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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Swedish Air Force Eyes Expedited Saab Gripen Fighter Turnaround Times

Sweden’s air force is preparing to rearm Saab Gripen fighters in less than 10 minutes, underscoring the operating concept and rapid-response requirements facing NATO’s newest member. The accelerated turnaround objective could shape sortie generation, dispersed operations and support requirements for Sweden’s fighter fleet.

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2026-08-12T05:52:45.219290-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Lockheed Martin tracks drones through unmodified Verizon 5G network

By AeroTime: Lockheed Martin’s NetSense tracked drones around Miami by analyzing disturbances in Verizon’s existing 5G network, without modifying deployed radios.

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2026-08-12T06:07:37.220348-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

US Army awards Collins Aerospace $472M deal to modernize Chinook fleet

By AeroTime: The US Army has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to $472 million for engineering services to modernize its CH-47 Chinook fleet.

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RTX Unit Collins Aerospace Secures $472 Million U.S. Army Chinook Modernization Contract

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Collins Aerospace to modernize U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook avionics under $472 million award, supporting long-term fleet sustainment

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2026-08-12T04:21:05.830671-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE’s FalconWorks unit signs autonomy pact with Turkish partner TUALCOM

By FlightGlobal: Companies will advance development of assured navigation and communication equipment. BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advanced research and technology unit and Turkish company TUALCOM have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) related to autonomous air systems technology.

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2026-08-12T03:50:46.573041-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Jennifer Petersen

Lockheed Martin Develops Multi-Orbit Missile-Warning and Communications Capabilities

By Breaking Defense: Lockheed Martin is engineering multi-orbit mission capabilities that connect missile warning, tracking and communications to accelerate decision making.

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2026-08-12T05:34:59.521318-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Latvia studies Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone role

By Air Data News: Air force chief discussed the aircraft with Embraer as the country evaluates options to strengthen short-range Latvia is evaluating the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano as a potential addition to its air force, with the turboprop under consideration for counter-drone missions rather than its traditional light attack role.

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2026-08-12T04:31:39.385934-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK military aircrew training system could create international defense-services opportunity

By FlightGlobal: Industry provider eyes 'sizeable opportunity' to support other nations. A next-generation UK military aircrew training system could include increased capacity to also support the needs of NATO and other allies.

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2026-08-12T03:05:57.632194-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. expands missile production as Army seeks more depth in its arsenal

By SpaceNews.com: ILLE, Ala. — The Pentagon is pressing defense contractors to increase production of missile interceptors as recent conflicts expose a longstanding weakness in U.S.

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2026-08-11T18:36:09.148279-07:00

Swedish Air Force Eyes Expedited Saab Gripen Fighter Turnaround Times

Lockheed Martin tracks drones through unmodified Verizon 5G network

US Army awards Collins Aerospace $472M deal to modernize Chinook fleet

RTX Unit Collins Aerospace Secures $472 Million U.S. Army Chinook Modernization Contract

Collins Aerospace to modernize U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook avionics under $472 million award, supporting long-term fleet sustainment

BAE’s FalconWorks unit signs autonomy pact with Turkish partner TUALCOM

Lockheed Martin Develops Multi-Orbit Missile-Warning and Communications Capabilities

Latvia studies Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone role

UK military aircrew training system could create international defense-services opportunity

U.S. expands missile production as Army seeks more depth in its arsenal

Lockheed Martin tracks drones through unmodified Verizon 5G network

Swedish Air Force Eyes Expedited Saab Gripen Fighter Turnaround Times

Lockheed Martin Develops Multi-Orbit Missile-Warning and Communications Capabilities

Latvia studies Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone role

US Army awards Collins Aerospace $472M deal to modernize Chinook fleet

BAE’s FalconWorks unit signs autonomy pact with Turkish partner TUALCOM

China Adds More Missile Cells to Frigate, Narrowing Gap With US

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Boeing unveils cheap radar seeker built from off-the-shelf parts

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U.S. Air Force seeks AI tool to streamline Minuteman III ICBM sustainment

Rheinmetall to establish German integration capability for Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat ahead of 2029 Luftwaffe requirement

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