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Russia receives new batch of upgraded Su‑57 fifth‑generation fighters with enhanced 101KS sensors and weapons

The Russian Aerospace Forces have taken delivery of a "large batch" of upgraded Sukhoi Su‑57 fifth‑generation fighters from United Aircraft Corporation. The modernised jets incorporate an enhanced 101KS optical‑electronic tracking/self‑defence system, updated onboard sensors and a modern weapons suite tailored to combat requirements.

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia receives new batch of Su-57 fighters with updated onboard systems, UAC says

defence.m5dergi.com • Adem Kılıç

Russia Receives Upgraded Su-57 Fighter Jets With Advanced Weapons

Also: defence-blog.com, India Defense News, militarnyi.com, news.ssbcrack.com and defence.m5dergi.com

2026-02-10T06:56:19.386696-08:00

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Axios • Colin Demarest

Inside Red Flag: U.S. and allies train for future air combat

By Axios: "We've all been shot down at Red Flag before," said Master Aircrew Andy Welham-Jones.

2026-02-11T04:15:55.759981-08:00

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Axios • Colin Demarest

Exclusive: Raytheon’s Coyote counter‑drone systems down swarms in Army trials; RTX signals major production ramp

By Axios: Raytheon anticipates "significantly" increased production "across the Coyote family" this year.

2026-02-11T04:15:56.337323-08:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer prepares to hand over first A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguay

By Air Data News: Embraer is preparing to deliver the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU), with an official handover ceremony scheduled for.

2026-02-11T01:53:11.252585-08:00

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Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

General Atomics Joins Marine Corps CCA Program

By Aviation Week: The U.S. Marine Corps has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. to participate in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.

aviation-defence-universe.com

USMC Selects GA‑ASI’s YFQ‑42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

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USMC Selects GA‑ASI YFQ‑42A to Support MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Air Operations

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2026-02-10T14:09:14.192092-08:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

US forward‑deploys six F‑35As to RAF Lakenheath as force posture tightens near Middle East after talks with Iran

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Stealthy U.S. fighter jets moved closer to the Middle East Feb. 9, with six F–35As landing at RAF Lakenheath, U.K. after U.S. talks with Iran.

The War Zone

U.S. Moves F-35A Stealth Fighters Toward Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

ssj.news

U.S. Deploys F-35 Fighters, Issues Maritime Advisories for Vessels to Avoid Iranian Waters in Strait of Hormuz

Also: defence-industry.eu

2026-02-09T18:09:59.912566-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Patrick Dawson

USAF Pauses C-130J Deliveries Over Faulty Communications Package

By Breaking Defense: Despite continued expansion of C-130J usage worldwide, deliveries to the US Air Force have been temporarily paused due to an issue with the aircraft’s communications package.

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