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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Collins Aerospace wins up to $472 million contract to modernize U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook avionics

The U.S. Army awarded Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, a contract worth up to $472 million for engineering services supporting avionics modernization and sustainment of its CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet. The award covers upgrades intended to support the rotorcraft’s long-term operational readiness.

2026-08-12T04:21:05.830671-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE’s FalconWorks unit signs autonomy pact with Turkish partner TUALCOM

By FlightGlobal: Companies will advance development of assured navigation and communication equipment. BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advanced research and technology unit and Turkish company TUALCOM have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) related to autonomous air systems technology.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-08-12T03:50:46.573041-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Embraer  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Latvia studies Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone role

By Air Data News: Air force chief discussed the aircraft with Embraer as the country evaluates options to strengthen short-range Latvia is evaluating the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano as a potential addition to its air force, with the turboprop under consideration for counter-drone missions rather than its traditional light attack role.

2026-08-12T04:31:39.385934-07:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK military aircrew training system could create international defense-services opportunity

By FlightGlobal: Industry provider eyes 'sizeable opportunity' to support other nations. A next-generation UK military aircrew training system could include increased capacity to also support the needs of NATO and other allies.

2026-08-12T03:05:57.632194-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Josh Xiao

China Adds More Missile Cells to Frigate, Narrowing Gap With US

By Bloomberg: China appears to be adding more capacity to store and fire missiles on its most advanced frigate model, satellite imagery shows, as the world’s largest navy continues to close the gap with the US in firepower.

2026-08-11T20:35:41.136966-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Military Times • Michael Scanlon

Boeing unveils cheap radar seeker built from off-the-shelf parts

By Military Times: Seekers are among the most expensive parts of a guided weapon, and Boeing’s argument is that their cost is what limits how many the military can buy.

Also: DefenseNews.com, AirForceTimes and defensehere.com
2026-08-11T11:52:42.295502-07:00