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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Romania signs SAFE-backed contract for 12 Airbus H225M military helicopters

Romania has contracted for 12 H225M multirole helicopters from Airbus Helicopters under a government-to-government agreement with France. The procurement will use European Commission SAFE financing and follows Bucharest’s June indication that it intended to buy the aircraft alongside a technology-transfer agreement.

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225Ms to start replacing its Pumas

Airbus

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole military helicopters

Also: defensetalks.com and aeromorning.com

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2026-10-07T05:06:02.550274-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Swedish Air Force retires sole G550

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2026-10-07T05:15:15.055862-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Europe's Space Shield Has Lost Its Name. It Must Not Lose Its Purpose.

By SpaceWatch Global: Seven EU states want the European Space Shield renamed and steered by capitals. Torsten Kriening on why sovereignty alone won't protect Europe in orbit.

SpaceNews.com

Europe’s push to enhance space autonomy

The Space Review

The Space Review: US space dominance: big changes are ahead

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2026-10-07T01:34:43.683858-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

MBDA presses ahead with Remote Carrier Compact drone

By FlightGlobal: Drone concept reflects cooperation between France, Germany, and Spain. MBDA has completed the preliminary design review for its Remote Carrier Compact (RC) demonstrator, a developmental drone designed to support other aircraft in a range of missions.

SpaceWatch Global

Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions Provides German Armed Forces with Dedicated Radar Imagery

Unmanned Airspace

Rheinmetall and Praetorian Aeronautics deliver containerised C-UAS

Also: Shephard Media, UK Defence Journal and 8 more

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2026-10-07T02:05:56.541019-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Washington Post • Greg Miller

Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge

By Washington Post: Tehran has also used the threat of unconventional attacks to inflict chaos on global energy markets and threaten the safety of Air Force One.

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2026-10-07T03:04:59.385260-07:00

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Washington Post • Liam Scott

New policy aims to give DCA extra warning when Marine One takes off

By Washington Post: The change follows an August safety incident involving communication issues between President Donald Trump’s helicopter and the airport just outside Washington.

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2026-10-07T03:04:58.054490-07:00

Europe Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

By SpaceWatch Global: Dawn Aerospace expands into Germany to support the country’s €35 billion space defense investment and growing demand for propulsion systems.