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Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Romania signs SAFE-backed contract for 12 Airbus H225M military helicopters

Romania has contracted for 12 H225M multirole helicopters from Airbus Helicopters under a government-to-government agreement with France. The procurement will use European Commission SAFE financing and follows Bucharest’s June indication that it intended to buy the aircraft alongside a technology-transfer agreement.

Also: defensetalks.com and aeromorning.com
2026-10-07T05:06:02.550274-07:00
Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion - Europe's Space Shield Has Lost Its Name. It Must Not Lose Its Purpose.

By SpaceWatch Global: Seven EU states want the European Space Shield renamed and steered by capitals. Torsten Kriening on why sovereignty alone won't protect Europe in orbit.

2026-10-07T01:34:43.683858-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

MBDA presses ahead with Remote Carrier Compact drone

By FlightGlobal: Drone concept reflects cooperation between France, Germany, and Spain. MBDA has completed the preliminary design review for its Remote Carrier Compact (RC) demonstrator, a developmental drone designed to support other aircraft in a range of missions.

Also: Shephard Media, UK Defence Journal and 7 more
2026-10-07T02:05:56.541019-07:00
F-16   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Swedish Gripen jets back Poland during Russian attack on Ukraine

By AeroTime: Swedish Gripen fighters supported Polish air defenses during a major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on October 6-7, 2026.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-10-07T01:06:06.771192-07:00
Event   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 industry plenary: Planet, Roketsan, Pixxel, Redwire, The Exploration Company and SANSA on selling sovereign space capability in a volatile world.

2026-10-07T02:35:05.011871-07:00