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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Saab outlines Canadian Gripen production plan with IMP, Magellan and CAE

If Canada selects the Gripen E/F, Saab says IMP Aerospace, Magellan Aerospace and CAE would support domestic production, final assembly, training and sustainment. The proposed arrangement would establish a Canadian industrial footprint for the fighter and assign local companies roles spanning manufacture through long-term fleet support.

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2026-10-27T10:05:21.406216-07:00

Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Alberto Nardelli, Courtney McBride, Ellen Milligan, Natalia Drozdiak

Starlink Brinkmanship Is Driving Allies to Rethink US Reliance

By Bloomberg: European officials have intensified discussions about ways to reduce their reliance on the US and American defense contractors following the recent blame game around Ukraine’s Starlink restrictions, according to people familiar with the matter.

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2026-10-27T10:05:16.016878-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending

Breaking Defense • Casey Nicastro

How the F-15 and F-22 should inform the F-47's procurement

By Breaking Defense: Budgetary lessons from the two legacy aircraft can help the Air Force anticipate hard choices for the new F-47, one analyst argues.

Also: Forbes

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2026-10-27T09:50:42.005782-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine’s StarGate Drone Now Evacuating Wounded Soldiers

By The War Zone: The purpose-built aerial CASEVAC platform is claimed to have completed two battlefield evacuations in a week, including a mission under electronic attack.

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2026-10-27T09:34:41.902231-07:00

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Reuters

Romania selects Thales for civil and military radar systems

By Reuters: Romania's defence ministry has selected French military equipment maker Thales to provide ‌radar systems, supporting both civil and military airspace surveillance and approach and landing operations, the company said on Tuesday.

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2026-10-27T09:04:30.750248-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA’s INVICTUS Hypersonic Programme Clears First Major Review

By European Spaceflight: ESA’s INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft programme has cleared its first major review, with its next expected in October 2027.

Also: The Aviationist

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2026-10-27T08:04:59.159362-07:00

aviation UAV Development & Drone Programs

DefenseNews.com • Ben Murray

Building a power layer for the robotic battlefield

By DefenseNews.com: Chariot Defense looks to provide power solutions for a modern, drone-driven military force when traditional methods fail.

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2026-10-27T08:40:40.460175-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Asia-Pacific (APAC)

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Australian F-35As trained with Five Power Defence partners in Singapore

By AeroTime: Royal Australian Air Force F-35As flew mixed formations with Singapore’s F-15SG and F-16 fighters during Exercise Bersama Lima 2026 at Paya Lebar Air Base.

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2026-10-27T07:34:25.648360-07:00

Saab outlines Canadian Gripen production plan with IMP, Magellan and CAE

Starlink Brinkmanship Is Driving Allies to Rethink US Reliance

How the F-15 and F-22 should inform the F-47's procurement

Ukraine’s StarGate Drone Now Evacuating Wounded Soldiers

Romania selects Thales for civil and military radar systems

ESA’s INVICTUS Hypersonic Programme Clears First Major Review

Building a power layer for the robotic battlefield

Australian F-35As trained with Five Power Defence partners in Singapore

Starlink Brinkmanship Is Driving Allies to Rethink US Reliance

Saab reveals industrial details of Gripen offer to Canada

How the F-15 and F-22 should inform the F-47's procurement

Ukraine’s StarGate Drone Now Evacuating Wounded Soldiers

Romania selects Thales for civil and military radar systems

Building a power layer for the robotic battlefield

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Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

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