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Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spain plans up to $2.3B for secure national satellite broadband, to plug into Europe’s IRIS2 multi-orbit network

Spain will invest up to $2.3 billion in a national secure satellite broadband constellation, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said July 29. The system is intended to integrate into Europe’s IRIS2 multi-orbit network as part of Spain’s broader defense capability buildup.

2026-07-29T12:35:20.140832-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Air Force plans downselect for second CCA batch next year

By Breaking Defense: A separate competition to replace the MQ-9A Reaper is expected to kick off a concept refinement stage early in the next fiscal year, according to an Air Force official.

Also: Defense One
2026-07-29T10:45:37.024240-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program

By The War Zone: Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next. Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next.

2026-07-29T10:34:37.944058-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy   Boeing  
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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

GOP blocks bill stopping funding for Qatari-donated B747-8

By ch-aviation: Senate Republicans have blocked Democratic legislation that sought to prevent the Pentagon using taxpayer money to modify a VIP-configured B747-8(BBJ), currently serving as a VC-25B Bridge aircraft, gifted to President Donald Trump by Qatar in 2025.

2026-07-29T10:46:50.691383-07:00
Safran   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Safran picks France as FCAS fighter engine runs out of fuel

By AeroTime: Safran will develop only one next-generation fighter engine and will prioritize French requirements as Franco-German FCAS propulsion funding ends in September.

Also: FlightGlobal and India Defense News
2026-07-29T02:45:49.150786-07:00