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Vertical Mag • Airbus Press Release

France orders four additional Airbus Helicopters Capa-X unmanned systems after successful evaluation

France’s Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance has ordered four additional U050 Capa-X systems from Airbus Helicopters after successfully evaluating an initial unit acquired in late 2025. The systems will expand unmanned capabilities for the French Navy and Army.

Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Indra to Develop New Tactical UAS Family for Spanish Armed Forces

aero-defence.tech • Induportals Media Publishing

Delivery of counter-drone systems for the US Navy

7 Sources

2026-09-11T05:51:53.156326-07:00

AI Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Eileen Vidrine, Kim Crider, Nina Armagno

Agentic AI in space warfare is not risk-free: Military advantage belongs to those who control it

By SpaceNews.com: Agentic AI in space operations is already defining the next era of military advantage, enabling warfighters to sense, decide and act at machine speed across global constellations.

1 Source

2026-09-11T06:07:08.378732-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Ukraine claims longest-range strike of war, deep inside Russian territory

By FlightGlobal: Two gas plants in Siberia were hit by FP-1 attack drones in what is said to be Ukraine's farthest-reaching strike of the war.

1 Source

2026-09-11T06:05:50.744679-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Airbus

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Canada picks six systems in drone push, expands Ukraine ties

By AeroTime: Canada is moving to buy six uncrewed systems through a new drone marketplace while expanding defense co-production and air defense support with Ukraine.

2 Sources

2026-09-11T04:36:14.749135-07:00

Helicopter Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Two working engines shut down before fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching: UK probe

By AeroTime: A UK inquiry found a fuel-system fault, a misdiagnosed emergency and the shutdown of two working engines led to a fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching.

1 Source

2026-09-11T06:50:12.725411-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer unveils first C-390 airlifter for Uzbekistan air force

By FlightGlobal: Twinjet is due for delivery to Tashkent before year-end. Embraer has released first images of its lead of two C-390 tactical transports on order for Uzbekistan.

Air Data News

From Brazil to Uzbekistan: Embraer reveals Central Asia’s first C-390

Janes

Embraer presents first KC/C-390 for Uzbekistan

Also: defence-blog.com

9 Sources

2026-09-11T02:36:06.073865-07:00

Safran Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

euro-sd.com • Thomas Liebe

France Approves MBDA-Safran THUNDART Long-Range Land-Strike Program

By euro-sd.com: MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense announce the notification by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) of long-range land strike.

AeroTime

France orders Thundart long-range rocket system from MBDA, Safran

Also: Shephard Media and defcrosnews.com

4 Sources

2026-09-10T14:34:55.261273-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RAAF validates long-range strike capabilities for F/A-18F, P-8A

By FlightGlobal: JASSM-ER, LRASM attain key operational milestone in Australian service. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced initial operational capability (IOC) for two new long-range strike capabilities.

1 Source

2026-09-11T00:37:00.298427-07:00

France orders four additional Airbus Helicopters Capa-X unmanned systems after successful evaluation

Indra to Develop New Tactical UAS Family for Spanish Armed Forces

Delivery of counter-drone systems for the US Navy

Agentic AI in space warfare is not risk-free: Military advantage belongs to those who control it

Ukraine claims longest-range strike of war, deep inside Russian territory

Canada picks six systems in drone push, expands Ukraine ties

Two working engines shut down before fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching: UK probe

Embraer unveils first C-390 airlifter for Uzbekistan air force

From Brazil to Uzbekistan: Embraer reveals Central Asia’s first C-390

Embraer presents first KC/C-390 for Uzbekistan

France Approves MBDA-Safran THUNDART Long-Range Land-Strike Program

France orders Thundart long-range rocket system from MBDA, Safran

RAAF validates long-range strike capabilities for F/A-18F, P-8A

Two working engines shut down before fatal Royal Navy Merlin ditching: UK probe

Agentic AI in space warfare is not risk-free: Military advantage belongs to those who control it

Ukraine claims longest-range strike of war, deep inside Russian territory

French Armed Forces Order Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X Unmanned Systems

Canada picks six systems in drone push, expands Ukraine ties

Embraer unveils first C-390 airlifter for Uzbekistan air force

China Advances Mysterious WZ-X Flying-Wing UAV as Wing Loong 10B Targets Export Market

Ukraine’s New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

Oregon ANG’s F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time

The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities

U.S. imposes 36 sanctions targeting Iran’s airlines, private carriers and cargo providers as conflict escalates

Saab receives $303 million Swedish contract to advance post-2040 combat aircraft

Netherlands plans to acquire a single Saab GlobalEye for 2031 delivery

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