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FlightGlobal • Joseph Dainty

Dassault flight-tests sovereign AI algorithms on Rafale for future cockpit assistance

Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two sovereign artificial intelligence algorithms aboard a Rafale, advancing its effort to integrate supervised AI into military cockpits. The tests are intended to support future cockpit upgrades and assist crews while keeping human operators central to decision-making.

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2026-09-23T08:50:05.402535-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   BAE Systems  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

RAF Hawk T2 crashes near RAF Valley in Wales, both pilots eject

By AeroTime: An RAF Hawk T2 crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey, North Wales. Both pilots ejected and were treated for suspected minor injuries.

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2026-09-23T07:51:04.156614-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market

By DefenseNews.com: Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.

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2026-09-23T06:20:47.157310-07:00
Helicopter   Sikorsky   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

US approves potential $425m MH-60R Seahawk sale to Denmark

By FlightGlobal: The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $425 million sale to Denmark for three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and related equipment.

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2026-09-23T07:50:18.746636-07:00
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Reuters

Russian military helicopter entered Polish airspace briefly, Polish army says

By Reuters: A Russian military Mi-8 ‌helicopter made a brief incursion into NATO member Poland's airspace from the Russian ​exclave of Kaliningrad, the ​Polish Army Operational Command said on ⁠Wednesday.

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2026-09-23T05:20:15.644367-07:00