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Russia markets Su-57E, new stand-off weapons and air-defense systems at Egypt’s El Alamein Airshow

Russia will use the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt to promote the export-oriented Su-57E, including new S-71M, S-71K and S8000 Banderol air-launched weapons. Rostec will also display Ka-52 upgrades, S-71 drones, Pantsir-SMD-E and the ZAK-30 Citadel system abroad for the first time.

militaryleak.com

Rostec Unveils ZAK-30 Citadel Anti-aircraft Artillery System at El Alamein 2026

aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Russia to showcase Su-57 Felon and new drones at El Alamein

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2026-09-09T11:20:00.678532-07:00

Middle East Africa M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt

By Breaking Defense: “We established a company called ‘Zafer’ entirely under Egyptian law, with all of its shares owned by MKE,” MKE General Manager Ilhami Keles told Anadolu press agency today at the Al-Alamein airshow in Egypt.

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2026-09-09T09:20:25.816152-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Deals

Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

By Breaking Defense: Though Warsaw did not disclose how the new money will be spent, it could be put toward an acquisition of 32 additional F-35s, in support of an air superiority program requirement.

1 Source

2026-09-09T09:05:33.158535-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Saab, GKN land new Swedish future fighter system study contracts

By FlightGlobal: Follow-on awards will cover study activities through at least 2028.

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin secures $950M Australian air battle management contract

Air Data News

Sweden expands studies for future fighter system with new Saab contract

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2026-09-09T06:06:05.023130-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Europe needs to get serious about Russian drone incursions

By FlightGlobal: Unmanned air and naval weapons are breaching NATO territory at a rapidly increasing pace, imperilling critical economic infrastructure and testing the alliance’s resolve.

1 Source

2026-09-09T08:38:48.715413-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Hypersonic Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Boeing

DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

By DefenseNews.com: U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.

Air & Space Forces Mag

Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Adding Anduril’s Autonomy Software for 2027 Flight

Aviation Week

Boeing-Anduril Team Advances In Army Interceptor Competition

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2026-09-09T06:50:45.149482-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeks ‘rapidly deployable’ drone swarms for base security

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force is looking to use "rapidly deployable" swarms of AI-controlled drones for base security.

Unmanned Airspace

L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to US Navy

Naval News

US Navy Selects L3Harris VAMPIRE for Littoral Counter-Drone Defense

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8 Sources

2026-09-09T05:06:19.076415-07:00

MRO Helicopter Europe

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

EFW secures seven-year NH90 maintenance deal

By FlightGlobal: Contract marks the Dresden MRO firm's first direct work for the German armed forces. MRO and completions house EFW has secured a seven-year contract with the German armed forces for the maintenance of the NH Industries NH90 troop transport helicopters flown by the nation’s army.

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2026-09-09T09:06:11.984431-07:00

Russia markets Su-57E, new stand-off weapons and air-defense systems at Egypt’s El Alamein Airshow

Rostec Unveils ZAK-30 Citadel Anti-aircraft Artillery System at El Alamein 2026

Russia to showcase Su-57 Felon and new drones at El Alamein

Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

Saab, GKN land new Swedish future fighter system study contracts

Lockheed Martin secures $950M Australian air battle management contract

Sweden expands studies for future fighter system with new Saab contract

Europe needs to get serious about Russian drone incursions

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Adding Anduril’s Autonomy Software for 2027 Flight

Boeing-Anduril Team Advances In Army Interceptor Competition

US Air Force seeks ‘rapidly deployable’ drone swarms for base security

L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to US Navy

US Navy Selects L3Harris VAMPIRE for Littoral Counter-Drone Defense

EFW secures seven-year NH90 maintenance deal

Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut

Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt

EFW secures seven-year NH90 maintenance deal

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

Europe needs to get serious about Russian drone incursions

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

Germany’s first F-35 takes flight

Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth

General Atomics IDs Italy As Buyer Of Two Previously Unsold MQ-9As

US builds special B-21 hangar at Whiteman to check bomber’s stealth

Ukraine confirms Swedish ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft began combat sorties in March 2026

Iran Claims Recovery of Suspected Anduril Dive-LD Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz

Pentagon selects company for U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, announcement expected soon

U.S. military demonstrates highly accurate GPS-free quantum navigation for aircraft

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