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UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and TUALCOM sign pact on assured autonomy for air systems

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advanced research unit and Turkish technology company TUALCOM have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop assured navigation and communication equipment for autonomous air systems, expanding cooperation between a major defense contractor and a specialist partner in autonomy-enabling technologies.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-08-12T03:50:46.573041-07:00
MRO   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

US Army awards Collins Aerospace $472M deal to modernize Chinook fleet

By AeroTime: The US Army has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to $472 million for engineering services to modernize its CH-47 Chinook fleet.

2026-08-12T04:21:05.830671-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Embraer  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Latvia studies Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone role

By Air Data News: Air force chief discussed the aircraft with Embraer as the country evaluates options to strengthen short-range Latvia is evaluating the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano as a potential addition to its air force, with the turboprop under consideration for counter-drone missions rather than its traditional light attack role.

2026-08-12T04:31:39.385934-07:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK military aircrew training system could create international defense-services opportunity

By FlightGlobal: Industry provider eyes 'sizeable opportunity' to support other nations. A next-generation UK military aircrew training system could include increased capacity to also support the needs of NATO and other allies.

2026-08-12T03:05:57.632194-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Josh Xiao

China Adds More Missile Cells to Frigate, Narrowing Gap With US

By Bloomberg: China appears to be adding more capacity to store and fire missiles on its most advanced frigate model, satellite imagery shows, as the world’s largest navy continues to close the gap with the US in firepower.

2026-08-11T20:35:41.136966-07:00
Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Golden Dome money starting to reach contractors, but long-term funding still unclear

By SpaceNews.com: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Uncertainty over Golden Dome’s long-term funding is hanging over the Pentagon’s missile defense plans, even as defense executives say money is beginning to reach contracts for satellite sensors, interceptor weapons and other programs now grouped under the initiative.

Also: Aerospace America, Air & Space Forces Mag, SpaceNews.com, Payload and Aviation Week
2026-08-11T11:20:36.865482-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Military Times • Michael Scanlon

Boeing unveils cheap radar seeker built from off-the-shelf parts

By Military Times: Seekers are among the most expensive parts of a guided weapon, and Boeing’s argument is that their cost is what limits how many the military can buy.

Also: DefenseNews.com, AirForceTimes and defensehere.com
2026-08-11T11:52:42.295502-07:00