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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Airbus advances A400M fleet activity as UK funds higher RAF availability and Kazakhstan prepares its second airlifter

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Airbus to improve the availability of the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas fleet, while Kazakhstan’s second aircraft completes final technical acceptance in Seville. The developments highlight continued support and international expansion for Airbus’ military transport program.

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2026-10-01T09:20:46.005215-07:00

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Bloomberg • Amy Thomson, Paula Doenecke

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

By Bloomberg: Nokia Oyj and satellite startup Iceye are planning to build secure European communication systems in orbit for defense and security matters, taking advantage of the growing urgency on the continent for sovereign services.

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Space Force picks two companies to build new ‘space-to-space’ satellites by 2028

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ICEYE and Nokia team up on sovereign satellite internet

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2026-09-30T23:49:59.002959-07:00

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Washington Post • Faiz Siddiqui

Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war

By Washington Post: Musk will join Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on a panel for what the Defense Department is calling Project Meridian.

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2026-10-01T06:19:54.984100-07:00

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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

By eVTOL Insights: REGENT Craft has extended its collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab adding $5 million in mission funding and bringing the total value of the agreement to $19.25 million.

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2026-10-01T05:06:42.583520-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Deals

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

US to provide three King Air surveillance aircraft to the Philippine Coast Guard

By AeroTime: Three US-supplied King Air ISR aircraft are headed to the Philippine Coast Guard, as the agency deploys its largest ship to challenge a Chinese survey vessel.

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2026-10-01T04:50:42.900212-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

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What Europe's military air fleets will look like in 30 years

By Breaking Defense: Breaking Defense's roundtable looks into a crystal ball to discuss the more distant future for the continent's air forces.

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2026-10-01T01:36:35.748633-07:00

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The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

Lessons Learned From Getting An SR-71 In The Air Again May Be As Valuable As Its Flight Test Data

By The War Zone: Just the process of reviving the Blackbird and its exotic supply chain could be an endeavor that pays off larger than whatever it does once it is back flying.

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2026-09-30T16:20:38.677290-07:00

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CNBC • Luke Fountain

2026-09-30T13:05:17.446922-07:00

Airbus advances A400M fleet activity as UK funds higher RAF availability and Kazakhstan prepares its second airlifter

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

Space Force picks two companies to build new ‘space-to-space’ satellites by 2028

ICEYE and Nokia team up on sovereign satellite internet

Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

US to provide three King Air surveillance aircraft to the Philippine Coast Guard

What Europe's military air fleets will look like in 30 years

Lessons Learned From Getting An SR-71 In The Air Again May Be As Valuable As Its Flight Test Data

Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says

Hegseth Unveils New Autonomous Warfare Command in ‘State of the Force’ Address

Hegseth Picks Musk, Luckey, Gingrich for Warfare Research Unit

Kazakhstan poised to receive second Airbus A400M airlifter

Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

US to provide three King Air surveillance aircraft to the Philippine Coast Guard

What Europe's military air fleets will look like in 30 years

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

What will Golden Dome actually defend? Senators press for answers

Ukraine’s F-16 Fleet Is In A Readiness Crisis

Stratolaunch acquires Boeing 777-200ER to support hypersonic Talon-A flights

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Deploy from West Coast

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Raytheon wins up to $20.7 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles at record rates

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