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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

GE Aerospace wins up to $2.9 billion Navy F414 support contract and advances HyCAT hypersonic test vehicle

The U.S. Navy awarded GE Aerospace a not-to-exceed $2.875 billion performance-based logistics contract covering 17 F414 engine components for F/A-18E/F/G aircraft through 2031. Separately, GE will provide the Defense Innovation Unit with a HyCAT hypersonic test vehicle, linking sustainment work with advanced flight testing.

Aviation Week • Guy Norris

GE Details Combat Engine Delivery Growth Plan

Aerotech News • Aerotech News

U.S. Navy Awards GE Nearly $2.9 Billion Contract to Support F414 Engines for F/A-18 Fleet

Also: FlightGlobal, Seeking Alpha, Defense Daily and newsable.asianetnews.com

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2026-09-02T13:34:55.859420-07:00

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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

By Aviation Week: Open Cosmos has secured a position to provide satellite connectivity in the UK Defense Ministry's £8 billion Tactical Communications framework.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-09-02T06:20:35.060539-07:00

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time.com • Callum Sutherland

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

By time.com: German officials have said Russia was behind the explosive-laden drone that was found near a runway at a German airport last month.

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2026-09-02T12:20:59.909269-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

By AINonline: Evolving AI-augmented simulator-based approach to ‘gamify’ learning.

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2026-09-02T04:35:53.546190-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

New York Times • John Ismay, Simon Ducroquet

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

By New York Times: Iranian attacks have upended the Navy’s supply chain in the Middle East, causing a strain on the aircraft carriers, destroyers and amphibious ships that are being kept in the region indefinitely.

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2026-09-02T03:05:16.538073-07:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

By AeroTime: A Chinese YY-20 tanker refueled an Egyptian Rafale during Eagles of Civilization 2026, a documented first involving a Western-built fighter.

Also: The Aviationist and defensemirror.com

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2026-09-02T01:35:14.785442-07:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Axios • Colin Demarest

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

By Axios: "Not sure the time frame, but we'll be ready," Boeing's Steve Parker told reporters in London.

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2026-09-02T03:51:14.987132-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

Associated Press • Anton L. Delgado, Sakchai Lalit

2026-09-01T18:20:24.982153-07:00

GE Aerospace wins up to $2.9 billion Navy F414 support contract and advances HyCAT hypersonic test vehicle

GE Details Combat Engine Delivery Growth Plan

U.S. Navy Awards GE Nearly $2.9 Billion Contract to Support F414 Engines for F/A-18 Fleet

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea

After 286 Days at Sea, 5,000 Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Get a Break in Thailand

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

GE wins deals for F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

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US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft

U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

Pentagon signs seven-year agreements to triple PAC-3 MSE and quadruple THAAD production

NATO fighters scramble after drones approach Baltic airspace as Zelenskiy declares Russian skies unsafe

US Navy seeks two carrier-based autonomous combat aircraft prototypes costing under $30 million

U.S. Navy seeks two fully functional prototypes for first tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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