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MRO   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Collins Aerospace wins up to $472 million contract to modernize U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook avionics

The U.S. Army awarded Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, a contract worth up to $472 million for engineering services supporting avionics modernization and sustainment of its CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet. The award covers upgrades intended to support the rotorcraft’s long-term operational readiness.

2026-08-12T04:21:05.830671-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Embraer  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Latvia studies Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone role

By Air Data News: Air force chief discussed the aircraft with Embraer as the country evaluates options to strengthen short-range Latvia is evaluating the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano as a potential addition to its air force, with the turboprop under consideration for counter-drone missions rather than its traditional light attack role.

2026-08-12T04:31:39.385934-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE’s FalconWorks unit signs autonomy pact with Turkish partner TUALCOM

By FlightGlobal: Companies will advance development of assured navigation and communication equipment. BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advanced research and technology unit and Turkish company TUALCOM have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) related to autonomous air systems technology.

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2026-08-12T03:50:46.573041-07:00
Satellite   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Breaking Defense • Jennifer Petersen

Lockheed Martin Develops Multi-Orbit Missile-Warning and Communications Capabilities

By Breaking Defense: Lockheed Martin is engineering multi-orbit mission capabilities that connect missile warning, tracking and communications to accelerate decision making.

2026-08-12T05:34:59.521318-07:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK military aircrew training system could create international defense-services opportunity

By FlightGlobal: Industry provider eyes 'sizeable opportunity' to support other nations. A next-generation UK military aircrew training system could include increased capacity to also support the needs of NATO and other allies.

2026-08-12T03:05:57.632194-07:00