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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

Netherlands signs intent to acquire a Saab GlobalEye for NATO-linked capability from 2031

The Netherlands has signed a Letter of Intent with Sweden to pursue a single Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, planned for delivery from 2031. The countries are developing a joint operating model, but no purchase contract has been signed and Saab has not received an order.

Also: Air Data News, AeroTime, Aviation Week, aviation-defence-universe.com and UK Defence Journal
2026-09-09T23:54:09.280618-07:00
Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

Iran Damages US A-10, F-15s with Missile Attack on Air Base in Jordan

By Air & Space Forces Mag: An A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15E Strike Eagles were damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan.

Also: AeroTime and The Independent
2026-09-09T20:06:16.212234-07:00
Aerial Firefighting   Helicopter  
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Associated Press • ANDI JATMIKO, Edna Tarigan

Japan deploys equipment to Indonesia's Borneo to help fight wildfires causing toxic haze

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | Crew members have a briefing near one of the Chinook helicopters which will be used to help battle forest fires on Kalimantan Island, on the deck of Japanese tank landing ship JS Kunisaki after its arrival at Kijing Port in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Thursday, Sept.

Also: New York Times, The Independent and english.kyodonews.net
2026-09-10T00:38:05.743641-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • David Jeans, Mike Stone

Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone

By Reuters: Iran's capture of a U.S. ​military underwater drone gives Tehran an opportunity to study and potentially reverse engineer the vessel, delivering a setback for the Pentagon and ‌drone maker Anduril.

Also: al-monitor.com
2026-09-09T15:37:40.138437-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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Reuters

Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut

By Reuters: Russian state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport showed off drone-like missiles for its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth jet fighter in Egypt on Wednesday as the warplane made its African air show debut.

Also: India Defense News and 4 more
2026-09-09T11:20:00.678532-07:00