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Eurofighter F-16 Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals Airbus

Reuters • Sergio Goncalves

Airbus pitches Eurofighter Typhoon to Portugal as F-16 replacement

Airbus plans to submit an unsolicited proposal in late October or early November for Portugal’s replacement fighter requirement, positioning the European-built Eurofighter Typhoon against Lockheed Martin’s F-35. Airbus argues the Typhoon is better suited to Lisbon’s needs as Portugal prepares to retire its aging F-16 fleet.

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2026-09-24T09:50:16.822011-07:00

China Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Air Force Says China Think Tank Will Continue, but Director Calls It “Basically Dead”

By Breaking Defense: The Air Force’s stance that the China Aerospace Studies Institute can function without civilian staff is “not credible,” Brendan Mulvaney told Breaking Defense.

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2026-09-24T09:05:39.911832-07:00

Satellite Europe Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

U.K. Defense Secretary Calls for Investment in Satellites for Intelligence and Missile Warning

By Via Satellite: (London) U.K. Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said that the U.K. government considers satellites critical to intelligence gathering and missile warnings, and that they now underpin almost a fifth of the U.K.

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2026-09-24T07:51:11.492542-07:00

Satellite Space Force Europe Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

U.K. Launches Dedicated Squadron to Protect Space Assets

By Via Satellite: Government has made a major new space defense initiative by launching its first ever dedicated squadron to protect its satellites. The No.

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2026-09-24T07:51:19.254540-07:00

Europe North America Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Defense Policy

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada’s first F-35 flies while Ottawa still reviews 88-fighter purchase

By Air Data News: Canada’s first F-35A fighter has completed its maiden flight in Texas, the first flight of an aircraft destined for the country’s planned 88-jet fleet, whose size and composition remain under review by Ottawa.

The Aviationist

Canada’s First F-35 Conducts Maiden Flight

aviationnews.eu

Canada’s First F-35A Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight

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2026-09-24T05:16:20.136041-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Africa

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Paramount launches VTOL V-Raven, with light-attack version to follow

By FlightGlobal: Developer cites 8h endurance in baseline intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance standard. South African firm Paramount has unveiled a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicle optimised for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks.

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2026-09-24T06:50:20.667137-07:00

AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors BAE Systems

Vertical Mag • Skyryse Press Release

BAE Systems Australia and Skyryse partner to advance software-defined autonomous flight

By Vertical Mag: Explore Skyryse's partnership with BAE Systems Australia to enhance autonomous flight through innovative software solutions.

1 Source

2026-09-24T06:20:32.455267-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Taiwan receives 66th and final T-5 Brave Eagle advanced trainer

By Air Data News: AIDC delivered the last two aircraft to the Air Force, completing a nine-year development and Taiwan’s Air Force has received the 66th and final production T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer, completing a program launched more than nine years ago to replace two older training aircraft types.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-09-24T02:36:53.883974-07:00

Airbus pitches Eurofighter Typhoon to Portugal as F-16 replacement

Air Force Says China Think Tank Will Continue, but Director Calls It “Basically Dead”

U.K. Defense Secretary Calls for Investment in Satellites for Intelligence and Missile Warning

U.K. Launches Dedicated Squadron to Protect Space Assets

Canada’s first F-35 flies while Ottawa still reviews 88-fighter purchase

Canada’s First F-35 Conducts Maiden Flight

Canada’s First F-35A Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight

Paramount launches VTOL V-Raven, with light-attack version to follow

BAE Systems Australia and Skyryse partner to advance software-defined autonomous flight

Taiwan receives 66th and final T-5 Brave Eagle advanced trainer

Airbus pitches Eurofighter to Portugal as best replacement for F-16 jets

Air Force Says China Think Tank Will Continue, but Director Calls It “Basically Dead”

U.K. Launches Dedicated Squadron to Protect Space Assets

U.K. Defense Secretary Calls for Investment in Satellites for Intelligence and Missile Warning

Paramount launches VTOL V-Raven, with light-attack version to follow

BAE Systems Australia and Skyryse partner to advance software-defined autonomous flight

CIA reportedly warns of Russian drone plot against Western Europe

Unsustainable losses of MQ-9 Reaper fleet spur U.S. Air Force to search for cheaper alternatives

China Is Holding Sensitive F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong

Space Force to put commercial satellite servicing to the test in 2027

USAF F-16 crashes during landing near Spangdahlem Air Base; pilot ejects safely

General Atomics delivers FQ-42A Vengeance to Creech for test and evaluation

RAF Hawk T2 crashes after takeoff from RAF Valley; two trainee pilots eject safely

South Korea receives first production KF-21 Boramae fighter

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