Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Navy P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 upgrade reaches operational readiness with upgraded sensors and signals intelligence

The US Navy has declared the P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 maritime patrol aircraft upgrade operationally ready, introducing improved sensors and acoustics plus a new signals intelligence capability for frontline operations. The update expands the aircraft’s onboard ISR capacity while strengthening ASW and maritime surveillance effectiveness.

2026-04-26T23:49:17.145396-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer delivers first frigate built for Brazilian Navy

By Air Data News: Consortium formed by Embraer and Germany’s TKMS signed a memorandum with the Brazilian Navy to study a second batch of Embraer delivered its first naval vessel to the Brazilian Navy last week after the frigate Tamandaré-class frigate Tamandaré (F200) was formally commissioned in Rio de Janeiro.

2026-04-27T00:23:42.885369-07:00
Event   Paris Air Show   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
DefenseNews.com • Sebastian Sprenger

German firms link up to tackle emerging counter-drone market

By DefenseNews.com: Three German companies made their joint debut at the Paris Air Show this year to present a counter-drone system designed to foil anything from explosive-laden aerial robots to protecting against corporate espionage from the skies.

2026-04-26T15:34:25.797836-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Breaking: U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray Completes First Flight

By The Aviationist: The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray has completed its first flight, marking a key step toward carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling.

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2026-04-25T10:35:10.238680-07:00