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Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Leonardo DRS wins Navy low-rate production contract for AH-1Z and UH-1Y threat-defense suites

Leonardo DRS has received a U.S. Navy contract to begin low-rate initial production of its AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure system. The defensive suite is designed to protect AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters against surface-to-air threats.

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2026-11-10T22:05:13.800245-08:00
Satellite   AI   Space Defense & Militarization  
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thedebrief.org • Tim McMillan

DARPA Robot Builds a Structure in Space for the First Time, Opening the Door to Giant Orbiting Spacecraft

By thedebrief.org: A DARPA robot has assembled a structure in orbit for the first time, paving the way for giant space telescopes and solar power arrays.

2026-11-10T05:34:51.580439-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Aerial Firefighting   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Textron  
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AINonline • Charles Alcock

U.S. Marines Opts for Tactical Airlift King Air 360

By AINonline: Naval Air Systems Command has ordered a Beechcraft King Air 360CER tactical airlift aircraft for the Marine Corps. Textron Aviation announced the $18.6 million deal yesterday for a turboprop twin designated as the UC-12W+, equipped to carry passengers and cargo.

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2026-11-10T10:05:15.525522-08:00