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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

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

The contract covers engineering services to modernize and sustain the Army’s CH-47 Chinook fleet, including avionics upgrades intended to simplify future enhancements. The award underscores the Army’s focus on extending the mission utility and readiness of its heavy-lift rotorcraft through open, upgradable electronic architectures.

2026-08-12T04:21:05.830671-07:00
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.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-08-12T03:50:46.573041-07:00
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
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Josh Xiao

China Adds More Missile Cells to Frigate, Narrowing Gap With US

By Bloomberg: China appears to be adding more capacity to store and fire missiles on its most advanced frigate model, satellite imagery shows, as the world’s largest navy continues to close the gap with the US in firepower.

2026-08-11T20:35:41.136966-07:00
Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Golden Dome money starting to reach contractors, but long-term funding still unclear

By SpaceNews.com: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Uncertainty over Golden Dome’s long-term funding is hanging over the Pentagon’s missile defense plans, even as defense executives say money is beginning to reach contracts for satellite sensors, interceptor weapons and other programs now grouped under the initiative.

Also: Aerospace America, Air & Space Forces Mag, SpaceNews.com, Payload and Aviation Week
2026-08-11T11:20:36.865482-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Military Times • Michael Scanlon

Boeing unveils cheap radar seeker built from off-the-shelf parts

By Military Times: Seekers are among the most expensive parts of a guided weapon, and Boeing’s argument is that their cost is what limits how many the military can buy.

Also: DefenseNews.com, AirForceTimes and defensehere.com
2026-08-11T11:52:42.295502-07:00