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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

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

A U.S. military program has demonstrated an aircraft navigation system that uses Earth’s magnetic field rather than GPS signals or satellites. The technology could reduce military reliance on vulnerable space-based positioning infrastructure while preserving highly accurate navigation in contested or degraded environments.

1 Source

2026-09-07T03:20:41.011728-07:00

SAAB Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Sweden-Donated Saab 340 AEW&C Aircraft Enter Ukrainian Combat Operations

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – The Ukrainian Air Force has begun operationally using Sweden-donated Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft in combat missions, strengthening its airborne surveillance and command-and-control capabilities.

Air Data News

Ukraine confirms Saab ASC 890 is flying combat missions

AeroTime

Swedish ASC 890 radar aircraft made combat debut in Ukraine

Also: Janes and Janes

7 Sources

2026-09-06T19:50:07.687335-07:00

MRO Europe M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Marshall Aerospace snapped up by German investment house

By FlightGlobal: Acquisition of C-130 MRO provider ends period of uncertainty for Cambridge airport-based firm. UK-based C-130 MRO specialist Marshall Aerospace is to be acquired by German private equity investor Aurelius Group, ending a period of uncertainty for the Cambridge firm.

1 Source

2026-09-07T02:20:49.629534-07:00

Saudi Arabia Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US clears massive Saudi JDAM-ER deal

By FlightGlobal: Potential package is second major air-launched weapons deal approved for Riyadh in recent months. The US government has cleared the potential sale of thousands of Boeing JDAM-ER (Joint Direct Attack Munition – Extended Range) weapons to Saudi Arabia.

Also: Janes

2 Sources

2026-09-07T00:05:17.359345-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

RAF completes operation on remote Arctic island with US and Norwegian allies

By AeroTime: The British Royal Air Force has taken part in a demonstration on a remote Arctic island alongside US and Norwegian allies as part of Operation Atlantic City.

1 Source

2026-09-06T20:06:05.156585-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

Reuters

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

By Reuters: The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln left Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit, ending a respite from an extended deployment ‌that included operations in the Middle East, the U.S.

AeroTime

USS Abraham Lincoln leaves Thailand following five-day ‘recharge’ break

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group departs Thailand

Also: Economic Times, CNA, The Independent, al-monitor.com and The Independent

8 Sources

2026-09-06T01:35:05.639100-07:00

Event Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Reuters

Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, two pilots dead, sources say

By Reuters: A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter ‌jet crashed on Saturday during an air show at Tanagra air base north of Athens, killing the pilots, two officials told Reuters.

Air Data News

Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week

Aviation24

Two Greek Air Force pilots killed as F-4 Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week

Also: The Aviationist, AeroTime, Associated Press, FlightGlobal, aviationnews.eu, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, Euronews, CNA and 5 more

24 Sources

2026-09-05T05:35:18.517044-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Wall Street Journal • Shelby Holliday

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier

By Wall Street Journal: military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two Navy warships, including an aircraft carrier, as the fight to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Fighters and Drones Strike 3 Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Ship Attacks

nationalsecurityjournal.org

The US Navy Has a New Problem: Iran Tried to Sink a Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and Guided Missile Destroyer

Also: Stars and Stripes, ANI News Agency, The Independent, Fortune, ANI News Agency and maritime-executive.com

9 Sources

2026-09-05T08:20:56.389411-07:00

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

Sweden-Donated Saab 340 AEW&C Aircraft Enter Ukrainian Combat Operations

Ukraine confirms Saab ASC 890 is flying combat missions

Swedish ASC 890 radar aircraft made combat debut in Ukraine

Marshall Aerospace snapped up by German investment house

US clears massive Saudi JDAM-ER deal

RAF completes operation on remote Arctic island with US and Norwegian allies

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

USS Abraham Lincoln leaves Thailand following five-day ‘recharge’ break

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group departs Thailand

Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, two pilots dead, sources say

Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week

Two Greek Air Force pilots killed as F-4 Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier

US Fighters and Drones Strike 3 Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Ship Attacks

The US Navy Has a New Problem: Iran Tried to Sink a Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and Guided Missile Destroyer

GPS-free test flight relies on Earth’s magnetic field

Marshall Aerospace snapped up by German investment house

Sweden-Donated Saab 340 AEW&C Aircraft Enter Ukrainian Combat Operations

US clears massive Saudi JDAM-ER deal

RAF completes operation on remote Arctic island with US and Norwegian allies

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

Space Force to start work on next GPS ground system after OCX failure

Lawrence Livermore telescope used in Space Force ‘cat-and-mouse’ exercise

Air Force moves to accelerate effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper after combat losses in Iran war

How a 747-8 manufacturing flaw complicated the new Air Force One conversion

Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week, killing two crew members

U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles

USAF accelerates a cheaper, more expendable MQ-9 Reaper successor after combat losses

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