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avionrevue.com • Avion Revue

Spain completes three-aircraft A330 MRTT fleet with final delivery

Spain has received its third Airbus A330 MRTT, completing the acquisition program launched in 2021. The aircraft adds aerial refueling, strategic transport and medical evacuation capacity to the Air and Space Force; the fleet’s aircraft were converted in Spain, which hosts the type’s main conversion center.

2026-10-20T04:49:01.431191-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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NATO to send planes and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping

By Reuters: NATO will send more maritime patrol aircraft, ​radar systems and drones to the Black Sea, the ‌military alliance said on Tuesday, after a series of deadly drone attacks on shipping in the region apparently linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.

2026-10-20T10:04:31.124251-07:00
Saudi Arabia   Eurofighter   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Alex Wickham

UK to Fly Missions to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks

By Bloomberg: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Royal Air Force to fly missions to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.

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2026-10-20T04:00:42.538324-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

EU unveils new Arctic strategy with focus on security

By Reuters: The European Union on Tuesday presented a new Arctic strategy reflecting the region’s importance to security, ‌with pledges to boost satellite surveillance, increase monitoring of undersea cables and help EU members buy icebreakers.

2026-10-20T08:04:31.913235-07:00
aviation   Satellite   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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politico.eu • Veronika Melkozerova

Rubio insists the US isn’t trying to hurt Ukraine

By politico.eu: The Ukrainian president complained about delayed air defense deliveries, the U.S. no longer warning of ballistic missile attacks and a slowdown in crucial Starlink services.

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2026-10-20T07:04:52.700064-07:00
F-16   SAAB   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Thailand seeks to accelerate purchase of eight more Gripen E/F fighters

By Air Data News: Royal Thai Air Force wants to include the remaining aircraft in the 2027 budget, earlier than Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) plans to seek funding for eight additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters, a move that would complete the 12-aircraft fleet planned to replace older F-16s.

2026-10-20T07:15:54.663756-07:00