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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Space42 and Leonardo DRS sign UAE sovereign national-security deal

Space42 has signed a new sovereign national-security agreement with Leonardo DRS aimed at strengthening security across the United Arab Emirates. The deal brings the two companies together on a UAE-focused security effort, although the announcement does not disclose the program’s scope, value or delivery timeline.

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2026-08-12T10:22:22.120890-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Northrop Grumman unveils new engineering site for sixth-generation aircraft

By FlightGlobal: The new engineering facility within Nothrop Grumman's broader Melbourne, Florida campus will be dedicated to supporting sixth-generation aircraft programmes Northrop Grumman The defence contractor is vying to build the US Navy’s sixth-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter.

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2026-08-12T11:05:49.035929-07:00

Europe M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Marlink to Acquire U.K. Defense Comms Specialist GRC

By Via Satellite: Marlink has made a significant move as it looks to better position itself in the European government, defense and critical infrastructure markets.

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2026-08-12T10:06:03.524740-07:00

F-16 Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes near Yalova during training, pilot ejects

By AeroTime: A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed near Yalova during a training flight from Eskişehir. The pilot ejected safely, with no casualties on the ground.

Reuters

F-16 aircraft crashes in training flight in Turkey, defence ministry says

Also: aviationnews.eu, Air Data News, f-16.net and Economic Times

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2026-08-12T07:36:00.480287-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Marshall aims to find buyer for aerospace business by year-end

By FlightGlobal: UK family firm discloses intention to divest its final division in annual report. The owner of Marshall Aerospace is in a “comprehensive sales process” to find a buyer for the UK-based military maintenance, repair and overhaul provider, which it hopes to conclude this year.

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2026-08-12T08:50:54.044146-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com

See which design won DARPA’s challenge to make a drone that can carry four times its own weight

By DefenseNews.com: Looking for innovation in the small drone field, DARPA offers up millions in prize money in the Lift Challenge. See which design won.

Also: AirForceTimes and Defense Daily

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2026-08-12T08:20:00.421749-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

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

SAAB Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Swedish Air Force Eyes Expedited Saab Gripen Fighter Turnaround Times

By AINonline: NATO’s newest member preparing to rearm fighters in less than 10 minutes.

Also: aviationnews.eu

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

Space42 and Leonardo DRS sign UAE sovereign national-security deal

Northrop Grumman unveils new engineering site for sixth-generation aircraft

Marlink to Acquire U.K. Defense Comms Specialist GRC

Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes near Yalova during training, pilot ejects

F-16 aircraft crashes in training flight in Turkey, defence ministry says

Marshall aims to find buyer for aerospace business by year-end

See which design won DARPA’s challenge to make a drone that can carry four times its own weight

Lockheed Martin tracks drones through unmodified Verizon 5G network

Lockheed Martin and Tech Partners Unveil AI-Powered 5G Drone Detection System

Pentagon’s counter-drone group to add defenses to 46 U.S. sites, director says

Swedish Air Force Eyes Expedited Saab Gripen Fighter Turnaround Times

Northrop Grumman unveils new engineering site for sixth-generation aircraft

Space42 and Leonardo DRS to Boost UAE National Security

Marlink to Acquire U.K. Defense Comms Specialist GRC

Marshall aims to find buyer for aerospace business by year-end

See which design won DARPA’s challenge to make a drone that can carry four times its own weight

Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes near Yalova during training, pilot ejects

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

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

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

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

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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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