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U.S. Air Force’s biggest plane gets a $143M software deal

Defence Blog

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July 7, 2026

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The biggest airplane in the entire U.S. Air Force fleet just got a 143 million tune-up, and it has nothing to do with engines, wings, or landing gear. The Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth 142.9 million to keep the software running inside the C-5M Super Galaxy, the massive cargo hauler capable of []

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jun 26, 2026

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Defence Blog

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· Jun 30, 2026

AEVEX wins $50M deal for GPS-resistant strike drones

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South China Morning Post

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· Jun 26, 2026

China Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as domestic interest rises in Airbus’ wings

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People.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Jet Set to the U.S., Plus Bad Bunny, Niall Horan and More

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The Motley Fool

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· Jul 1, 2026

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang Just Called Marvell Technology The Next Trillion-Dollar Company. But Is It the Better Stock to Buy?

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TechNode

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· Jun 23, 2026

ECARX’s $266 million Flyme deal: a high-priced bet yet to be proven

On Monday, Nasdaq-listed ECARX announced a full acquisition of Flyme’s software business from Xingji Meizu for RMB 1.8 billion (266 million). The deal is structured through Hubei Qiguang Technology, a newly established entity spun off from Xingji Meizu, and includes the Flyme Auto smart cockpit operating system, the cross-device Flyme OS, related intellectual property, RD []

Ariana News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Turkey spent over $120 million to prepare airport for Qatar-donated U.S. presidential aircraft

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The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Pentagon Just Handed a Drone Maker $500 Million to Fix a Problem Iran Exposed

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The Economic Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Want Airtel's biggest dividend? Act before this date

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Trend News Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

AZAL fleet gets one of industry's best aircraft with A321neo delivery — Airbus executive

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Quartz

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· Jul 1, 2026

FedEx is selling its contract logistics unit to CMA CGM for $1.4 billion

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Globes English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Defense Ministry orders Magos drone detection radar systems

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Fark

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· Jun 30, 2026

Buried lede: The airforce spent $18 million on a taildragger [Facepalm]

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 7, 2026

GE Aerospace: Great Business, Overvalued Stock (Downgrade)

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Middle East News 247

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· Jun 24, 2026

AviLease announces pricing of $650 million of 144A/Reg S senior unsecured notes

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Global News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Florida’s West Palm Beach airport is now named after Donald Trump

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Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 23, 2026

Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI)-Backed Argentum AI Secures $7.8 Billion In Contracts Powered By Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GB300 Chips

Argentum AI, backed by Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), has secured 7.8 billion worth of deals centered on the deployment of cutting-edge artificial intelligence infrastructure. The agreements involve the deployment of 47,000 Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GB300 chips, underscoring the surging enterprise demand for high-performance AI computing hardware. The scale of the contracts reflects how rapidly [] The post Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI)-Backed Argentum AI Secures 7.8 Billion In Contracts Powered By Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GB300 Chips appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Mashable

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· Jul 13, 2026

Upgrade to a 240Hz ASUS ROG Strix OLED gaming monitor for $100 off

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The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 3, 2026

U.K., Italian, Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract

U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secured a contract funded by the three nations to develop a new stealth fighter jet.

DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Alibaba to pay $600M to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales

The Chinese tech giant Alibaba will pay 600 million to resolve a dispute with the U.S. government over allegations that the Hangzhou-based firm sold and imported illegal pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, regulated chemicals, and pill-making equipment into the U.S. Alibaba operates some of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, including Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com. The U.S. alleges that []

GovCon Wire

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· Jun 29, 2026

Vertex Aerospace Lands Potential $500M Air Force C-12 Logistics Contract

Vertex Aerospace has landed a potential 500 million Air Force contract to sustain the C-12 aircraft fleet The company will provide transportation, medical evacuation and test support for multiple defense organizations The contract will cover work for U.S. bases and 16 countries through mid-2031 The U.S. Air Force has awarded Vertex Aerospace a potential 500 million

Bloomberg

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· Jul 5, 2026

SK Hynix Seeks Access to AI Investors in $29 Billion US Listing

This week’s 29 billion US stock-market listing for SK Hynix Inc. may be the biggest-ever first-time share sale by a foreign company, but it isn’t just about raising cash. It’s also about competing in the hottest corner of the global stock market — memory chips used in AI computing.

Commercial Observer

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· Jul 9, 2026

Nvidia Signs Downtown D.C. Office Lease as Trophy Buildings Outperform

The most valuable company in the country is expanding its presence in the nation’s capital. Nvidia signed an office lease in Washington, D.C., to become the latest technology company to take space in the District while demand concentrates in the market’s premier buildings. The artificial intelligence chipmaker signed a 27,600-square-foot sublease at Douglas Development’s Woodies []

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 4, 2026

SK hynix is said to weigh 0.5% fee payout in mega ADR offering

SK hynix is considering paying about 0.5 percent of the proceeds from its US listing — one of the largest share sales ever — to banks working on the deal, according to people familiar with the matter. While SK hynix has indicated it will issue as much as 2.5 percent of its total shares, the final deal size — which will determine the fee amount — is not yet set, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing non-public information. SK hynix may also choose to pay discretionary incenti

The Tribune

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· May 19, 2026

US approves $428 million support services sale for India’s Apache helicopters, M777 howitzers

The US has approved the possible sale of support services and related equipment for Apache helicopters to India for an estimated cost of USD 198.2 million, the US Department of State said. The Department of State also approved a possible sale of sustainment support for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for an estimated cost of USD 230 []

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent

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Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

This smallcap aerospace stock could soar 91%, predicts Nuvama

Nuvama has initiated coverage on Aequs with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 444, implying a 91 upside. The brokerage expects strong earnings growth, backed by the company's 889 million order book, vertically integrated aerospace manufacturing capabilities, and long-term contracts with global aerospace OEMs.

Investing.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Form 144 American Airlines Group Inc. For: 25 June

Form 144 American Airlines Group Inc. For: 25 June

TASS

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· Jul 8, 2026

Agreements worth $50 bn signed on sidelines of NATO summit in Ankara — newspaper

According to the report, the contracts cover purchases of air defense systems and UAVs, as well as the execution of joint weapons and military equipment projects

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