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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Indonesia receives first three Rafale fighters, opening 42‑jet delivery to modernize TNI‑AU

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale fighters from France, the opening tranche of a 42‑jet order to modernize the Tentara Nasional Indonesia‑Angkatan Udara. The arrivals mark a milestone in Jakarta’s multi‑year fleet renewal and boost its air‑deterrence posture in the Indo‑Pacific.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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Reuters • Adolfo Arranz, Devjyot Ghoshal, Gavin Finch, Han Huang

Iranian ships deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta

By Reuters: Iranian ships falsifying their journeys deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta, circumventing sanctions in both countries.

Also: The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-26T06:32:15.493016-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Rachael Zisk

Pentagon Awards Varda and Stratolaunch MACH‑TB Task Area 3 Contracts for Reusable Hypersonic Test Flights

By Payload: Last week, the Pentagon announced that it had awarded two contracts to Varda Space Industries and Stratolaunch as providers for Task Area 3 of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, which focuses on reusable flight concepts for hypersonic missile tests.

2026-01-26T05:07:21.216789-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

India’s on-again, off-again aerial tanker saga edges closer to an end

By DefenseNews.com: In the meantime, the Indian Air Force’s tanker fleet comprising six Ilyushin Il-78MKI aircraft acquired from Uzbekistan in 2003-2004, is running on fumes.

Also: ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-01-26T02:47:52.358535-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal

Air forces must overhaul doctrine to unlock the combat advantage of Collaborative Combat Aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Militaries eager to introduce unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft will fail to gain a combat edge unless they transform their entire operating concept, argues Fahad ibne Masood.

2026-01-26T01:52:25.821523-08:00
Supply Chain   L3Harris   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RAAF accepts first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine ISR/EW aircraft after programme delays

By FlightGlobal: The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has accepted its first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft, with the Bombardier G550-derived platform arriving at RAAF Edinburgh on 24 January following delays to the programme.

Also: asdnews.com, worldairnews.co.za and l3harris.com
2026-01-25T19:53:42.950941-08:00