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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Japan’s SHIELD coastal defense network

Boeing plans to propose the Australian-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Japan as Tokyo develops SHIELD, a coastal defense network centered on unmanned aircraft and crewed-uncrewed teaming. The offer follows Boeing’s partnership with Germany and a recent U.S. Air Force evaluation of the drone.

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2026-09-08T01:36:17.116452-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Ukraine Develops Indigenous “Vyrivnyuvach” Glide Bomb to Counter Russian Forces

By FlightGlobal: Recently deployed indigenous glide bomb could prove a useful tool against Russian ground forces. Ukraine's development of the 'Vyrivnyuvach' indigenous glide bomb is a direct response to Russia's invasion, helping to offset a key threat to Ukrainian troops on the frontline.

2026-09-08T01:50:35.701522-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Pilatus flies first PC-7 MKX military trainer for the Netherlands

By FlightGlobal: New model gets airborne from Stans site ahead of deliveries starting in 2027. Pilatus has performed the first flight of its new PC-7 MKX basic trainer, with a lead production example for launch buyer the Netherlands making its debut on 7 September.

2026-09-08T02:50:20.617130-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Airbus  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

How could Germany fit into the GCAP next-generation fighter program?

By Air Data News: Airbus wants a significant role if Germany joins the British-Italian-Japanese fighter program, while accommodating MTU could require reopening Germany has increasingly been mentioned as a possible new partner in the Global Combat Air Programme after the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS fighter project .

2026-09-07T23:55:37.268511-07:00
Middle East   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Deals   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Boeing delivers first F-model Chinooks for Egyptian air force

By FlightGlobal: First five CH-47Fs have been handed over, under a contract signed in January 2023. Egypt’s air force has taken delivery of its first five of 12 Boeing CH-47F Chinooks, with the milestone being marked during the 8-10 September El Alamein air show.

2026-09-08T00:20:33.237220-07:00
Hypersonic   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India kicks off process to acquire new Dhruv helicopters, upgrade fighters

By FlightGlobal: Defence ministry signals that long-awaited Su-30MKI upgrade could be imminent. New Delhi has given its blessing to begin the acquisition process for new helicopters and upgrades for fighter aircraft.

2026-09-07T21:36:28.869145-07:00