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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Embraer signs support deal to sustain Hungary’s C-390 Millennium fleet

Embraer has agreed to provide maintenance, logistical and technical support for the Hungarian Air Force’s two C-390 Millennium transports, using the OEM’s European infrastructure. Hungary — which received both aircraft late in 2025 — will rely on the contract to establish baseline in‑service sustainment.

2026-02-04T18:04:03.774750-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Boeing  
Reuters

Boeing Defense to Cut About 300 Supply‑Chain Jobs, Bloomberg Reports

By Reuters: Boeing told employees last week that it plans to consolidate 787 engineering work in South Carolina as it ramps up production of its popular twin-aisle jet, the union representing its engineers said on Wednesday.

Also: Economic Times and Bloomberg Law
2026-02-04T15:43:37.249494-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
politico.eu • Victor Goury-Laffont

French police arrest two Chinese nationals over alleged attempt to access military data via Starlink from Airbnb

By politico.eu: The duo are accused of trying to capture sensitive French data using Starlink from an AirBnB they had rented.

Also: South China Morning Post
2026-02-04T10:07:19.547033-08:00
Helicopter   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Army moves 3 companies to Phase III of Flight School Next competition

By Breaking Defense: Bell, M1 and Lockheed Martin confirmed to Breaking Defense that they have been selected to move on to the next phase of the competition.

Also: Defense Daily and Lockheed Martin
2026-02-04T11:15:50.463757-08:00