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Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium is the new generation military multi-mission aircraft. Credit: Embraer. The first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has entered the final stage of assembly, according to an announcement from Embraer at the Singapore Airshow. The aircraft will soon begin production flights before Embraer installs systems tailored to ROKAF’s operational needs. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more This development follows South Korea’s selection of the C-390 Millennium under its Large Transport Aircraft (LTA-II) programme,…

WASHINGTON — RTX has inked a plan with the Pentagon to ramp up production of five munitions, including the Tomahawk cruise missile and AMRAAM air-to-air missile. The framework agreements announced today are the first between RTX’s Raytheon’s weapons unit and the Trump administration, which has called on defense contractors to make larger investments in their factories and prioritize speeding up weapons production. The deals may also signal a positive shift in the relationship between Raytheon and the Trump administration, which appeared shaky after President Donald Trump in January criticized the company by name for being the “least responsive” to the…

A few months ago, during a closed-door seminar involving senior officials in the United States defense community, I raised a concern about the direction of night-vision modernization. I argued that fusion-driven visual systems and digital awareness ecosystems may be advancing faster than the human brain can reliably use them in moments of extreme danger. What followed was instructive. Several officials noted that they were already hearing similar concerns from elite special operations forces and combat aviators: These systems perform exceptionally well in deliberate, low-stress conditions, but become harder to use at the edge of consciousness, when life-threatening decisions must be…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Republic of Poland 02.02.2026 Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart about the current security situation in Ukraine. The diplomats declared their continued readiness to pursue close cooperation and undertake joint activities to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and stability of the whole region. While discussing security, the deputy chiefs of diplomacy of Poland and Ukraine took into consideration an escalating energy crisis, which affects Ukrainian cities and civilians. Deputy Foreign Minister Bosacki confirmed that Poland can offer concrete support for Kyiv, referring to recent actions of the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves, and…

The sensing and targeting system will help protect vulnerable naval logistics and commercial vessels. Credit: DARPA/Colie Wertz. Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an independent research and development agency within the US Department of Defence (DoD). The company will develop a new sensing and targeting system to help protect naval logistics vessels and commercial shipping from emerging threats, including uncrewed surface vehicles (UAV).  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The system is part…

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Ministry of Defence of Ukraine 2 February, 2026, 6:41 PM EET Only authorized Starlink terminals will be permitted to operate in Ukraine. This measure is part of broader efforts to counter russian drone activity, while ensuring secure and reliable communications for Ukrainian civilians, businesses, and the military. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the relevant resolution introducing the whitelist for Starlink terminals. The initiative will be implemented by the Ministry of Defence in coordination with SpaceX. Why implementing a Starlink whitelist matters The implementation of the whitelist responds to the unlawful use of commercially available technology by russians, including…

In the 13th century, Muscovy, the medieval antecedent to modern Russia, was a small outpost on the periphery of Kyivan Rus. It would not emerge as a regional power until the Mongol conquest, where it became crucial in extracting taxes for tribute and maintaining the overlordship of the Khans in the region. In turn, the Mongols supported Muscovy’s rulers in a symbiotic relationship. Today, a similar dynamic is taking shape as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime becomes structurally dependent on China — not only to sustain its war in Ukraine, but also to maintain basic stability. The salient question for…

Embraer is positive about the C-390/KC-390 transport aircraft’s chances in the Asia-Pacific region. (Gordon Arthur)Embraer has high hopes for further C-390/KC-390 Millennium sales in the Asia-Pacific region. Worldwide, the twin-jet transport aircraft has achieved 50 firm sales or selections, plus 19 options, so far.Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, said there is currently an addressable market of 184 transport aircraft in Asia-Pacific, though he declined to say what share of this figure he hopes to scoop up with the Millennium. There are many transport aircraft around 50 years old that will need to be…

Floyd Mayweather has filed a lawsuit in California accusing Showtime and former Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza of helping to facilitate the alleged misappropriation of $340 million from his career earnings. The 50-0 boxing legend claims his longtime adviser Al Haymon orchestrated an elaborate financial fraud scheme with the aid of the network and its executive, though Haymon himself is not named as a defendant in the suit. Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Accuses Showtime of $340 Million Financial Fraud Scheme The lawsuit, filed this week and obtained by TMZ Sports, alleges that despite earning over $1 billion across his 21-year…