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DefenseNews.com • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Norwegian F-35s intercept Russian spy aircraft near Evenes during Cold Response 2026

During NATO's Cold Response 2026 at Evenes, Norwegian F-35s intercepted a Russian spy aircraft, the deep rumble of warplanes echoing across the silent, mountainous terrain. The encounter unfolded amid high‑intensity allied exercises, highlighting proximate Russian reconnaissance activity near NATO training operations.

Also: aviationnews.eu
2026-03-11T12:53:20.914417-07:00
AI   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy   Thales  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Thales launches SkyDefender — integrated multi-layer air and missile 'dome' defence for Europe

By Aviation Week: Thales has joined the European race to push multi-layered air and missile defense initiatives in an integrated “dome” concept, launching what it calls SkyDefender.

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com and Business Wire
2026-03-11T03:39:37.996463-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Bombardier   Supply Chain   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Wings

Canada’s NRC to acquire Bombardier jet as federal government earmarks nearly $900M for defence research

By Wings: The federal government says it will put more than $900 million into the National Research Council for defence initiatives, including the purchase of a.

Also: DroneXL and aviation-defence-universe.com
2026-03-10T07:40:05.419405-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Syos Aerospace to begin serial production of autonomous SA200 UAV after five-year development

By FlightGlobal: Syos Aerospace is ready to launch serial production of its SA200 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), following the conclusion of a five-year development effort.

2026-03-11T05:20:19.692217-07:00