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Reuters • Gabriel Rubin

Trump’s 'bully pulpit' raises political risk for defense firms — threats to RTX buybacks and investor deals

President Trump has publicly threatened to bar defense contractors — singling out $250 billion RTX — from executing share buybacks and to curb major investors’ property purchases. While such measures would face legal and political hurdles, companies say executives will divert time and resources responding to the threat.

Also: Flying Magazine
2026-01-09T06:45:28.523190-08:00
AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Navy integrates autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F-35s in Joint Simulation Environment to develop new fighter tactics

By FlightGlobal: The US Navy has digitally integrated autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters inside the Joint Simulation Environment, as the service begins a fleet transformation that will see uncrewed fighters operated alongside conventional aircraft.

Also: The Aviationist
2026-01-09T05:28:00.902972-08:00
North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Payload • Elizabeth Howell

Space Canada Urges Faster Defence Procurement to Open Market for Canadian Space Companies

By Payload: Space Canada, the country’s space industry advocacy group, released a 17-page position paper Wednesday suggesting ways in which Canada can speed up procurement, in line with global trends.

Also: Satellite News Network
2026-01-09T05:28:03.206188-08:00
Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
Reuters • Saad Sayeed; Mubasher Bukhari

Exclusive: Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms and jet deal for Sudan as civil war intensifies

By Reuters: Pakistan is in the final phases of striking a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, a former top air force official and three sources said, promising a major boost for Sudan's army, battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

2026-01-09T04:38:00.977346-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Andrew Osborn

Russia Reports Firing Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile at Ukrainian Energy and Drone Manufacturing Sites

By Reuters: The missile is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, although there was no suggestion that the one used in the overnight attack had been fitted with them.

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2026-01-08T23:02:31.746901-08:00