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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.

2026-09-07T03:20:41.011728-07:00
SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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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.

Also: AeroTime and Janes
2026-09-06T19:50:07.687335-07:00
MRO   Europe   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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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.

2026-09-07T02:20:49.629534-07:00
Event   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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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.

Also: Aviation24, The Aviationist, AeroTime, Associated Press, aviationnews.eu, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, Euronews, CNA and 5 more
2026-09-05T05:35:18.517044-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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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.

Also: Economic Times, CNA, The Independent, al-monitor.com and The Independent
2026-09-06T01:35:05.639100-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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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.

Also: Stars and Stripes, ANI News Agency, The Independent, Fortune, ANI News Agency and maritime-executive.com
2026-09-05T08:20:56.389411-07:00