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AINonline

RAAF F-35A makes first flying appearance at Singapore Airshow

For the first time, the Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A Lightning II performed a flying appearance at the Singapore Airshow, marking the stealth fighter's debut at the regional event. The public sortie showcased Australia's frontline fifth‑generation capability to Asian partners and industry attendees.

2026-02-01T22:27:47.911247-08:00

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AeroTime • Joshua R Kroeker

Russia’s drone war exposes Europe’s infrastructure risk

By AeroTime: Russia’s drone campaign against Ukraine’s energy and transport systems shows how low-cost attacks can destabilize society, a warning for Europe.

2026-02-01T20:07:28.776846-08:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AINonline • David Donald

Shaanxi unveils A400M-class transport and new advanced trainer

By AINonline: New airlifter and advanced trainer lead latest Chinese developments.

2026-02-01T18:43:43.567847-08:00

F-16 Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance Defense Deals

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Peru advances toward purchase of F-16V Block 70 to replace MiG-29 and Mirage 2000

By AeroTime: Peru is moving toward selecting the F-16V Block 70 as its next fighter jet, potentially replacing MiG-29 and Mirage 2000 aircraft.

2026-02-01T05:35:22.011860-08:00

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Singapore Airshow Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC)

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Honeywell Showcases Autonomous Flight and Counter‑Drone Systems at Singapore Airshow as it Targets Asia‑Pacific Defense Market

By AINonline: Autonomous flight and counter-drone systems on display at the Singapore Airshow.

Also: dronelife.com

2026-02-01T09:17:37.564583-08:00

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Reuters

Musk: SpaceX measures to block Russia’s unauthorized use of Starlink appear to have worked

By Reuters: Kyiv's defense chief said officials were working on ways to prevent any future use by Moscow.

defence-blog.com

SpaceX disables Starlink terminals after discovery of Russian attack drones using the service

uasvision.com

SpaceX Disables Starlink Terminals on Russian Attack Drones After Ukrainian Alert

Also: Fox Business, DroneXL, azernews.az, militarnyi.com and militarnyi.com

2026-02-01T01:09:17.484955-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Workforce & Skills Development

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Cabinet split over New Medium Helicopter award puts Leonardo’s Yeovil factory and 3,000 jobs at risk

By AeroTime: Cabinet split over New Medium Helicopter award leaves Leonardo’s Yeovil factory and 3,000 jobs at risk as deadlines loom, echoing the 1986 Westland Affair.

2026-02-01T04:13:49.241719-08:00

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aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Belgium Orders Five Cessna 408 SkyCourier Aircraft for Special Forces Operations

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – Belgium has ordered five Cessna 408 SkyCourier aircraft to support its special operations forces, opting for rugged twin-engine transports that can operate from short and unprepare….

Also: Air Data News

2026-01-31T10:10:04.511279-08:00

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