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The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Australia tests AIM-260 air-to-air missile on F/A-18F Super Hornet during Gray Flag 2026

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet has been photographed carrying an inert AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile during the Gray Flag 2026 test event. The sighting follows Australia’s announcement that it will become the missile’s first operator outside the United States.

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2026-10-01T03:51:07.786430-07:00
Economic Times

Embraer, Mahindra choose Nagpur for potential C-390 assembly line in India

By Economic Times: Embraer and Mahindra are considering establishing a final assembly line for the C-390 Millennium in Nagpur, India. This project is dependent on the selection of the aircraft for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme.

2026-10-01T09:49:55.445141-07:00
Bloomberg • Amy Thomson, Paula Doenecke

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

By Bloomberg: Nokia Oyj and satellite startup Iceye are planning to build secure European communication systems in orbit for defense and security matters, taking advantage of the growing urgency on the continent for sovereign services.

2026-09-30T23:49:59.002959-07:00