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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

L3Harris awarded $86.2M NAVAIR contract to build Red Wolf low‑cost cruise missile for USMC

Naval Air Systems Command awarded L3Harris an $86.2 million contract to develop, test and manufacture its Red Wolf low‑cost cruise missile for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program. The award targets delivery of initial Red Wolf vehicles by the end of next year.

Also: Defense Daily and defence-industry.eu
2026-01-30T14:53:46.470193-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

US Air Force Seeks Better Bomber Communications After 'Midnight Hammer' Incident

By DefenseNews.com: If the Air Force doesn't improve communications with bombers during critical operations, Lt. Gen. Armagost said, "that is a foul on all of us.".

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-30T13:03:57.219930-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UAC: Russia and India advance talks on joint Su-57 production in India

By Air Data News: Russia and India are holding advanced technical discussions on the potential joint production of the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter in India, according to senior.

Also: easterneye.biz
2026-01-30T08:54:16.008773-08:00
Satellite   Middle East   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press

Satellite imagery shows increased activity at Iran nuclear sites amid nationwide protest crackdown

By Associated Press: Satellite images reveal activity at two Iranian nuclear sites, suggesting that Tehran may be obscuring its efforts to salvage any materials remaining there.

Also: Military.com and The Independent
2026-01-30T10:14:27.437962-08:00
MRO   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

USAF awards up to $235.4M to Sabena for F-16 maintenance supporting Ukraine

By Air Data News: The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded a contract valued at up to $235.4 million to Sabena Aerospace Engineering to provide maintenance and support services for.

Also: airforce-technology.com, militarnyi.com, prm.ua and defensemirror.com
2026-01-30T04:16:15.532527-08:00
Africa   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
Reuters

Niger military ruler accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast of sponsoring airport attack

By Reuters: Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday blamed French, Benin and Ivory Coast presidents for sponsoring the attack on Niamey international airport, an accusation he made without offering any evidence.

Also: South China Morning Post and 3 more
2026-01-30T05:38:32.334550-08:00