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Reuters

Russia markets new Su-57 stand-off weapons at Egypt’s El Alamein air show

Rosoboronexport showcased the Su-57’s African air show debut in Egypt alongside a new generation of stealthy, air-launched stand-off weapons. The displayed systems included the S-71M Monokhrom, S-71K Kovyor and S8000 Banderol, underscoring Moscow’s effort to promote the fighter and its weapons ecosystem abroad.

militaryleak.com

Rostec Unveils ZAK-30 Citadel Anti-aircraft Artillery System at El Alamein 2026

aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Russia brings Su-57, Ka-52 upgrades and counter-drone systems to El Alamein 2026

Also: India Defense News

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2026-09-09T11:20:00.678532-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt

By Breaking Defense: “We established a company called ‘Zafer’ entirely under Egyptian law, with all of its shares owned by MKE,” MKE General Manager Ilhami Keles told Anadolu press agency today at the Al-Alamein airshow in Egypt.

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2026-09-09T09:20:25.816152-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

By Breaking Defense: Though Warsaw did not disclose how the new money will be spent, it could be put toward an acquisition of 32 additional F-35s, in support of an air superiority program requirement.

1 Source

2026-09-09T09:05:33.158535-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Europe needs to get serious about Russian drone incursions

By FlightGlobal: Unmanned air and naval weapons are breaching NATO territory at a rapidly increasing pace, imperilling critical economic infrastructure and testing the alliance's resolve.

1 Source

2026-09-09T08:38:48.715413-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

By DefenseNews.com: U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.

Aviation Week

Boeing-Anduril Team Advances In Army Interceptor Competition

Air & Space Forces Mag

Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Adding Anduril’s Autonomy Software for 2027 Flight

Also: c4isrnet.com and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-09-09T06:50:45.149482-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Saab, GKN land new Swedish future fighter system study contracts

By FlightGlobal: Follow-on awards will cover study activities through at least 2028. Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has announced new contracts with Saab and GKN Aerospace worth almost a combined SKr3.3 billion ($344 million) to continue study work on a future fighter system (KFS) capability.

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin secures $950M Australian air battle management contract

Air Data News

Sweden expands studies for future fighter system with new Saab contract

Also: AeroTime, Reuters, Aviation Week, aviation-defence-universe.com and defence-industry.eu

8 Sources

2026-09-09T06:06:05.023130-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

EFW secures seven-year NH90 maintenance deal

By FlightGlobal: Contract marks the Dresden MRO firm’s first direct work for the German armed forces.

1 Source

2026-09-09T09:06:11.984431-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

2026-09-09T05:06:19.076415-07:00

Russia markets new Su-57 stand-off weapons at Egypt’s El Alamein air show

Rostec Unveils ZAK-30 Citadel Anti-aircraft Artillery System at El Alamein 2026

Russia brings Su-57, Ka-52 upgrades and counter-drone systems to El Alamein 2026

Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

Europe needs to get serious about Russian drone incursions

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

Boeing-Anduril Team Advances In Army Interceptor Competition

Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Adding Anduril’s Autonomy Software for 2027 Flight

Saab, GKN land new Swedish future fighter system study contracts

Lockheed Martin secures $950M Australian air battle management contract

Sweden expands studies for future fighter system with new Saab contract

EFW secures seven-year NH90 maintenance deal

US Air Force seeks ‘rapidly deployable’ drone swarms for base security

L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to US Navy

US Navy Selects L3Harris VAMPIRE for Littoral Counter-Drone Defense

Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut

Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt

EFW secures seven-year NH90 maintenance deal

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

Europe needs to get serious about Russian drone incursions

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

Germany’s first F-35 takes flight

Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth

What to know about Europe's next-gen fighter programs

General Atomics IDs Italy As Buyer Of Two Previously Unsold MQ-9As

Ukraine confirms Swedish ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft began combat sorties in March 2026

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