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Bloomberg • Bailey Lipschultz

Firehawk Aerospace seeks private funding at $1.25 billion valuation

Firehawk Aerospace, a defense technology company backed by 1789 Capital, is in discussions to raise private capital at a valuation of $1.25 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential financing would mark a significant step-up in the company’s private-market profile.

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2026-09-11T13:05:40.203287-07:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

France Accelerates Rafale F5 Upgrade After Collapse Of FCAS Next-Gen Fighter Project

By The War Zone: France is investing in a new Rafale configuration, along with drone wingmen, that aim to carry French tactical aviation deep into the 2030s. France is investing in a Rafale configuration designed to carry French combat aviation deep into the 2030s.

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2026-09-11T10:22:31.064683-07:00

Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo, Tim Martin

After suspicious incidents, European group urges 'vigilance' for defense firms

By Breaking Defense: The call from the Aerospace, Security & Defence Industries Association of Europe comes as European officials increasingly point the finger at Moscow.

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2026-09-11T09:20:27.603828-07:00

Dassault Aviation Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Associated Press • NICOLAS GARRIGA

French military jets launch a 40-day global flight to project power and strengthen alliances

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jets fly over the snow-covered mountains of Alaska, during the Pegase 2026, a French Air and Space Force mission that will take French military aircraft from the Arctic to the Indo-Pacific, Thursday, Sept.

Also: The Independent

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2026-09-11T07:21:18.038523-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Embraer

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer unveils first C-390 airlifter for Uzbekistan air force

By FlightGlobal: Twinjet is due for delivery to Tashkent before year-end. Embraer has released first images of its lead of two C-390 tactical transports on order for Uzbekistan.

Air Data News

From Brazil to Uzbekistan: Embraer reveals Central Asia’s first C-390

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Embraer presents first KC/C-390 for Uzbekistan

Also: defence-blog.com

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2026-09-11T02:36:06.073865-07:00

Helicopter Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Two working engines shut down before fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching: UK probe

By AeroTime: A UK inquiry found a fuel-system fault, a misdiagnosed emergency and the shutdown of two working engines led to a fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching.

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2026-09-11T06:50:12.725411-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Airbus Press Release

AI Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Eileen Vidrine, Kim Crider, Nina Armagno

Agentic AI in space warfare is not risk-free: Military advantage belongs to those who control it

By SpaceNews.com: Agentic AI in space operations is already defining the next era of military advantage, enabling warfighters to sense, decide and act at machine speed across global constellations.

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2026-09-11T06:07:08.378732-07:00

Firehawk Aerospace seeks private funding at $1.25 billion valuation

France Accelerates Rafale F5 Upgrade After Collapse Of FCAS Next-Gen Fighter Project

After suspicious incidents, European group urges 'vigilance' for defense firms

French military jets launch a 40-day global flight to project power and strengthen alliances

Embraer unveils first C-390 airlifter for Uzbekistan air force

From Brazil to Uzbekistan: Embraer reveals Central Asia’s first C-390

Embraer presents first KC/C-390 for Uzbekistan

Two working engines shut down before fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching: UK probe

French Armed Forces Order Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X Unmanned Systems

Indra to Develop New Tactical UAS Family for Spanish Armed Forces

Delivery of counter-drone systems for the US Navy

Agentic AI in space warfare is not risk-free: Military advantage belongs to those who control it

1789 Capital-Backed Firehawk Seeks Funds at $1.25 Billion Value

France Accelerates Rafale F5 Upgrade After Collapse Of FCAS Next-Gen Fighter Project

After suspicious incidents, European group urges 'vigilance' for defense firms

French military jets launch a 40-day global flight to project power and strengthen alliances

Two working engines shut down before fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching: UK probe

Agentic AI in space warfare is not risk-free: Military advantage belongs to those who control it

Ukraine claims longest-range strike of war, deep inside Russian territory

Canada picks six systems in drone push, expands Ukraine ties

France Approves MBDA-Safran THUNDART Long-Range Land-Strike Program

RAAF validates long-range strike capabilities for F/A-18F, P-8A

Saab receives $303 million Swedish contract to advance post-2040 combat aircraft

Netherlands plans to acquire a single Saab GlobalEye for 2031 delivery

Iranian Ballistic Missile Strike Damages A-10 and F-15Es at U.S. Base in Jordan

Germany’s first F-35A completes maiden flight ahead of September rollout

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