FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
FlightGlobal
• Murdo Morrison
PBS: the small-engine manufacturer with big dreams
By FlightGlobal: The Czech company is on full thrust, thanks to a decision it made 25 years ago to focus on the emerging uncrewed air vehicle market.
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Reuters
• Joe Brock
Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors as air defense demand soars
By Reuters: Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor on Monday as U.S. and European governments seek more affordable ways to counter the mass missile and drone attacks that have become a defining feature of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Wall Street Journal
Lockheed Martin Plans Bargain-Rate Patriot Missile to Replenish Low Stockpiles
Vertical Mag
• Moog Press Release
Moog Inc. achieves FAA certification for first retrofit IFR approved 4-axis Black Hawk autopilot
By Vertical Mag: Moog announces FAA approval for the GRC 4000 rotorcraft autopilot, enhancing Black Hawk helicopters with advanced automation.
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Reuters
• Dan Catchpole, Joanna Plucinska
Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus
By Reuters: Farnborough Airshow opened on Monday with Boeing and Airbus securing the first aircraft orders, while defence companies unveiled lower-cost interceptor missiles and drones as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East drive demand for stronger air-defence capabilities.
Aviation Source
Riyadh Air Expands Fleet with Major Airbus and Boeing Widebody Orders at Farnborough
Aviation Week
Riyadh Air Looks Long Term With Widebody Expansion Plan
Breaking Defense
• Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo
Joining GCAP would not impact current-gen fighter decision: Canadian defense minister
By Breaking Defense: David McGuinty said Canada's planned F-35 purchase is still under review and will remain so “until we take the time to get it right for Canadians.”.
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DefenseNews.com
• Michael Peck
US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases
By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.
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AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
P&WC Bridgeport Wins $1B T-6 Engine Overhaul Contract
By AINonline: V2X awarded the contract, continuing a longstanding relationship.
