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Malaysia receives first FA-50M as 18-aircraft fleet deliveries begin

Malaysia’s first FA-50M has arrived at Labuan Air Base, marking the start of deliveries of 18 South Korean-built fighters. The aircraft are intended to replace the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s aging Hawk fleet and expand its operational options across the South China Sea as training, weapons and logistics support come online.

aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Royal Malaysian Air Force Receives First Advanced FA-50M Combat Aircraft from South Korea

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Malaysia receives first FA-50M fighter from South Korea

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2026-10-30T04:28:31.484122-07:00

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Bloomberg • Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos

Lockheed’s Yearslong F-35 Deal Drives New Morgan Stanley Bull

By Bloomberg: Lockheed Martin Corp.’s multi-year fighter jet deal has won over one more Wall Street bull, who has also set a Street-high price target for the company.

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Lockheed Martin Lands 10-Year Deal To Build at Least 850 F-35 Jets. What To Know

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2026-10-30T07:37:30.406049-07:00

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Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

By Space.com: China's secretive space plane could be visible to the naked eye over the US in the coming days. Find out where and when to look.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-30T05:19:14.929695-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France’s first Falcon 8X Archange spy jet enters military testing

By AeroTime: France’s first Falcon 8X Archange signals intelligence aircraft has reached Évreux for testing, with deliveries now expected in 2028-2029.

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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Daniel Flynn

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

By Reuters: Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point has found ways to carry out long-range strikes in Russia and occupied areas of Ukraine without relying on SpaceX satellite services, its chief executive told Reuters.

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2026-10-30T08:04:19.690089-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing gets US$32 million contract to support NATO C-17 simulator

By Air Data News: Boeing has received a contract worth up to US$31.9 million to provide logistics support for the C-17 Globemaster III flight simulator operated by the multinational Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program in Hungary.

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2026-10-30T05:04:37.542872-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters

Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine

By Reuters: Slovakia's top prosecutor ordered on Friday a new probe into the donation of MiG-29 fighter jets and air defence systems to Ukraine by the country's previous ‌government, restarting an investigation ended earlier this year.

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2026-10-30T05:04:21.359549-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

By SpaceWatch Global: Written by Christophe Bosquillon. A sudden restriction on Ukraine’s Starshield access exposed an uncomfortable question about battlefield connectivity: who ultimately controls critical space infrastructure?.

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2026-10-30T03:55:38.399560-07:00

Malaysia receives first FA-50M as 18-aircraft fleet deliveries begin

Royal Malaysian Air Force Receives First Advanced FA-50M Combat Aircraft from South Korea

Malaysia receives first FA-50M fighter from South Korea

Lockheed’s Yearslong F-35 Deal Drives New Morgan Stanley Bull

Lockheed Martin Lands 10-Year Deal To Build at Least 850 F-35 Jets. What To Know

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

France’s first Falcon 8X Archange spy jet enters military testing

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

Boeing gets US$32 million contract to support NATO C-17 simulator

Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point says its systems can complete missions without SpaceX

Lockheed’s Yearslong F-35 Deal Drives New Morgan Stanley Bull

France’s first Falcon 8X Archange spy jet enters military testing

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

(MS) Malaysia’s First FA-50M Arrives in Labuan, Opening a New Phase in South China Sea Airpower

Boeing gets US$32 million contract to support NATO C-17 simulator

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