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Le Journal de l’Aviation • Emilie Drab

Avolon orders 250 Boeing and Airbus jets, with option for 100 more

The lessor’s agreement includes 140 Boeing aircraft and 110 Airbus jets, with an option for a further 100 from Airbus. The Airbus firm order comprises 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo family aircraft, adding capacity to Avolon’s pipeline for airline customers.

aviationnews.eu • Jeroen Vogelaar

Avolon Secures Major 110-Aircraft Order With Airbus to Expand Global Commercial Fleet

Bloomberg • Leen Al-Rashdan

Boeing, Airbus Win Order for 250 Aircraft From Lessor Avolon

Also: Aviation24, Air Data News, FlightGlobal, Reuters, Aviation Week, World Airline News, Airline Economics, ch-aviation, Boarding Area, theaviationhub.co.uk, Seeking Alpha and 3 more

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2026-10-09T05:04:43.309970-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

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Ideal Aerosmith debuts ‘Troublemaker’ for one-way attack

By Breaking Defense: The company is aiming to tackle a “sweet spot” in the strike market with the Group 3 Troublemaker, and has a “sponsor” in the US Navy, according to executive David Markert.

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2026-10-09T11:04:43.604450-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

A leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry

By Breaking Defense: Licerion Strike battery technology delivers high energy density and extended flight time for unmanned aerial systems and other demanding applications.

1 Source

2026-10-09T08:04:52.127716-07:00

Space Defense & Militarization

Space.com • Micah Hanks

Did the Soviet Union really fire a cannon from a space station?

By Space.com: According to some reports, at the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union mounted a rapid-fire cannon aboard a secretive military space station.

1 Source

2026-10-09T08:06:19.237129-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Russia may turn to nuclear space weapons to counter U.S. missile defenses, report says

By SpaceNews.com: RUSI study warns that Moscow has incentives to use a nuclear weapon to disable proliferated satellite networks supporting U.S.

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2026-10-09T06:40:39.238069-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Philippines to receive first training devices for its S-70i Black Hawks

By FlightGlobal: The contract will enable the Philippines to train Black Hawk pilots locally.

Vertical Mag

Lockheed Martin to deliver S-70 Black Hawk helicopter training devices and services to Philippine Air Force

Boeing

Grey Wolf secures another order after completing key milestones

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2026-10-09T06:05:59.818295-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Bringing real autonomy to battlefield drone swarms

By Breaking Defense: Palladyne AI’s decentralized embodied collaborative AI enables autonomous drone swarms to share intelligence, reduce pilot workload and improve battlefield capabilities.

1 Source

2026-10-09T06:04:59.600971-07:00

Helicopter Europe Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

NH Industries chief reports strong customer interest in buying ex-Norwegian NH90s

By FlightGlobal: European consortium is discussing potential sale of "almost brand-new" assets with multiple nations. NH Industries (NHI) has reported strong interest from potential customers for a batch of 14 NH90 maritime helicopters previously operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

Also: Janes and Aviation Week

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2026-10-09T04:05:52.008263-07:00

Avolon orders 250 Boeing and Airbus jets, with option for 100 more

Avolon Secures Major 110-Aircraft Order With Airbus to Expand Global Commercial Fleet

Boeing, Airbus Win Order for 250 Aircraft From Lessor Avolon

Ideal Aerosmith debuts ‘Troublemaker’ for one-way attack

A leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry

Did the Soviet Union really fire a cannon from a space station?

Russia may turn to nuclear space weapons to counter U.S. missile defenses, report says

Philippines to receive first training devices for its S-70i Black Hawks

Lockheed Martin to deliver S-70 Black Hawk helicopter training devices and services to Philippine Air Force

Grey Wolf secures another order after completing key milestones

Bringing real autonomy to battlefield drone swarms

NH Industries chief reports strong customer interest in buying ex-Norwegian NH90s

Ideal Aerosmith debuts ‘Troublemaker’ for one-way attack

A leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry

Did the Soviet Union really fire a cannon from a space station?

Russia may turn to nuclear space weapons to counter U.S. missile defenses, report says

Bringing real autonomy to battlefield drone swarms

Philippines to receive first training devices for its S-70i Black Hawks

Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice

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