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NORAD awards Amentum warning-system contract as Raytheon receives air-to-air missile production work

Amentum won a contract to support a warning system intended to help protect a vital military hub, while Raytheon was selected to make more air-to-air missiles. The available report does not specify the contract values, missile type or quantities, or the hub involved.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times

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2026-10-05T06:50:00.583287-07:00

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Reuters • Macdonald Dzirutwe

Nigerian military helicopter carrying 32 people crashes, aviation minister says

By Reuters: A Nigerian military aircraft carrying ‌25 passengers and seven crew members crashed near a naval base in southwestern Ondo state after losing contact with air traffic control while en ⁠route to Lagos, the aviation minister said on Monday.

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2026-10-05T07:04:56.530805-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Thales

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Aero, Thales expand L-39 Skyfox counter-drone role with guided rockets

By AeroTime: Aero Vodochody and Thales Belgium will expand the L-39 Skyfox’s counter-drone capabilities, including integration and testing of 70 mm rockets.

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2026-10-05T07:20:08.879723-07:00

Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects

By DefenseNews.com: Ukraine’s Fire Point said the firm is developing an extended-range tactical ballistic missile after its FP-7 weapon was used in combat for the first time.

Also: AirForceTimes, tech.eu and Kyiv Independent

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2026-10-05T03:49:55.432453-07:00

AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Bloomberg • Edward Ludlow

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Integrates AI to Modernize Advanced Development

By Bloomberg: The defense contractor’s development unit is key to the company’s future success.

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2026-10-05T04:19:50.951451-07:00

Europe North America Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy Boeing Boeing 747

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK base after suspected terrorist plot

By Air Data News: Last 12 Lancers left RAF Fairford in a single day, ending a seven-month deployment that supported strikes U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all 12 B-1B Lancer bombers that remained at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, Air & Space Forces Magazine reported.

AirForceTimes

US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

AeroTime

US withdraws all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford air base

Also: The Independent, Euronews and The Independent

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2026-10-05T00:35:06.136430-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UK opens talks with Germany over possible role in GCAP fighter program

By Air Data News: The United Kingdom has opened government-level talks with Germany about a possible role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), giving new substance to Berlin's interest in the next-generation fighter being developed by Britain, Italy and Japan.

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2026-10-05T01:49:50.722048-07:00

Middle East Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy Boeing

CNN • Piper Hudspeth Blackburn

US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat

By CNN: The United States has moved long-range bombers back to their American home stations after an unspecified new threat, according to a US official, days after the British government arrested a number of individuals in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to target the UK airbase where the planes had been stationed.

Air & Space Forces Mag

All B-1 Bombers Leave RAF Fairford in Hasty Departure from UK Base

aviationnews.eu

U.S. Withdraws B-1 Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Plot

Also: Washington Post, ANI News Agency, Fortune, defence-industry.eu, Task & Purpose, The Guardian, Economic Times, CNN, The Independent and 9 more

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2026-10-04T14:35:19.298460-07:00

NORAD awards Amentum warning-system contract as Raytheon receives air-to-air missile production work

Nigerian military helicopter carrying 32 people crashes, aviation minister says

Aero, Thales expand L-39 Skyfox counter-drone role with guided rockets

Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Integrates AI to Modernize Advanced Development

US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK base after suspected terrorist plot

US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

US withdraws all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford air base

UK opens talks with Germany over possible role in GCAP fighter program

US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat

All B-1 Bombers Leave RAF Fairford in Hasty Departure from UK Base

U.S. Withdraws B-1 Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Plot

Aero, Thales expand L-39 Skyfox counter-drone role with guided rockets

Nigerian military helicopter carrying 32 people crashes, aviation minister says

Amentum wins NORAD warning system contract as Raytheon gets missile production award

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Integrates AI to Modernize Advanced Development

Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects

UK opens talks with Germany over possible role in GCAP fighter program

Chinese J-16 involved in dangerous intercept of Philippine Grand Caravan

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