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DefenseNews.com • Anjana Pasricha

Embraer–Mahindra partnership targets C-390 localization as India weighs $10.5B military transport deal

Embraer and Mahindra Group are positioning Nagpur as a potential site for C-390 Millennium manufacturing and assembly, aligning the aircraft bid with India’s push to expand its domestic aerospace base. The C-390 is competing with Lockheed Martin’s offering for a military transport contract valued at $10.5 billion.

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2026-10-07T06:04:56.884552-07:00
Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Airbus  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Romania confirms SAFE-backed order for 12 H225M helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Bucharest had in June signaled intention to order new Caracal fleet alongside technology transfer agreement. Romania has confirmed an order for 12 Airbus Helicopters H225M heavy-twins, with the government-to-government deal with France to be funded through the European Commission’s SAFE financing programme.

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2026-10-07T05:06:02.550274-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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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: Unmanned Airspace, Shephard Media, defenceweb.co.za, UK Defence Journal, Wings and 10 more
2026-10-07T02:05:56.541019-07:00
F-16   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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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
Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Airbus  
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

By SpaceWatch Global: Dawn Aerospace expands into Germany to support the country’s €35 billion space defense investment and growing demand for propulsion systems.

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2026-10-07T01:55:33.616901-07:00