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BERLIN — Germany will finance the delivery of five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine under a contract signed in December 2025, with the first systems expected to arrive in the coming weeks, Rheinmetall announced Monday.The deal, valued in the mid double-digit million euro range, marks Ukraine’s entry into what Rheinmetall describes as a larger-scale procurement program for the next-generation infantry fighting vehicle. The vehicles will be equipped with a two-person Lance turret and configured specifically for Ukrainian Armed Forces requirements.The decision to procure the Lynx followed extensive testing by Ukrainian forces, according to the German arms giant. The…

China has carried out the maiden flight of the Tianma-1000 unmanned cargo aircraft, a new domestically developed mid-altitude logistics UAV, according to footage released by state broadcaster CCTV. The initial test flight took place from an airfield in Shaanxi Province on January 10, 2025.The Tianma-1000 is being developed by Xi’an Aisheng Technology Group, a subsidiary of China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco), one of China’s largest defense conglomerates. State media describe the platform as a ton-class unmanned transport aircraft designed for logistics, emergency relief, and deliveries to remote areas. The UAV is reported to have a payload capacity of roughly…

Air India has just taken delivery of its first purpose-built wide body aircraft since being privatized four years ago, and I’d say that’s a pretty major milestone. Air India gets first new Dreamliner in over eight years When Air India was privatized four years ago, we were promised that the airline would be completely transformed. I don’t think any of us were expecting that would happen overnight, though it sure feels like it has been a glacial process. For example, most passengers traveling to and from North America are still flying on the carrier’s woefully outdated Boeing 777s, with interiors…

Emirates has announced that it will bring its Premium Economy cabin to 10 additional cities across its network, while launching extra daily frequencies to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town. The airline said that the expansion forms part of its fleet retrofit program, which will see Premium Economy available on more than 84 routes by July 1, 2026 as the carrier deploys retrofitted Boeing 777s, A380s, and new Airbus A350 aircraft across its network. A350 deployment  Emirates will operate its latest A350 aircraft on new daily services from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) starting June 1, 2026  and…

PARIS — Russia and China are increasingly working together in the Arctic region, and their presence there will be a growing threat to NATO allies, said Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, speaking at a Swedish national security conference on Sunday.As Arctic ice recedes and access to the region improves, Russia and China are cooperating with joint patrols not only on the north coast of Russia, but also north of Alaska and near Canada, Grynkewich said at this year’s National Conference organized by Sweden’s Folk och Förvars.“It’s not for peaceful purposes,” Grynkewich said. “They’re not studying the seals…

In taking up this role, the German executive is replacing Candace McGraw, who left her post at ACI upon concluding her tenure and following her retirement from her previous role as CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).  As of 2026, ACI represents nearly 2,200 airports in 170 countries. Its World Governing Board is composed of 28 airport CEOs, representing the five different regions in which the main body representing the global airport industry organizes itself. Among the responsibilities of the board are the provision of strategic direction in areas that are key to the airport industry, such as policy…

MILAN – Sweden has allocated €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) to establish multiple dispersed air defense units equipped with short-range air defense weapons to guard cities and critical infrastructure against aerial threats.The announcement was made over the weekend during a presentation by the Swedish Minister of Defense, Pål Jonson, and follows a series of recent aerial intrusions across European strategic sites.“The focus is on short-range air defense that can defend both civilian and military targets against cruise missiles and drones – the new territorial air defense needs to be simple and flexible, it should be possible to produce and maintain a…

The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which could be worth it for a stay at one of the smaller luxury hotel brands. Spend $800+ with Langham, save $200 (up to 25% back) There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at Langham Hotels and Resorts properties: Save $200 when you spend $800+ across one or more transactions (up to 25% back) This is valid when you pay for your stay between…

AirAsia X has announced that it is to resume direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Busan’s Gimhae International Airport (PUS), starting June 17, 2026.  This restores a route previously operated by AirAsia X, which established itself as the sole Malaysian airline connecting the two cities. The service will operate four times weekly, making Busan the long-haul carrier’s 21st destination and its second point in South Korea after Seoul. The addition strengthens AirAsia X’s North Asian network, the region identified by the airline as its primary growth market. “We’re thrilled to bring back this beloved route and proud…

PARIS — Dassault Aviation, the French maker of the Rafale fighter jet, led a €200 million ($234 million) funding round by autonomous drone maker Harmattan AI as part of a strategic partnership, valuing the Paris-based startup at €1.4 billion and creating France’s first defense unicorn.The partnership will help Harmattan develop embedded artificial intelligence for Dassault Aviation’s future air combat systems, such as the future F5 standard of the Rafale, in particular for control of unmanned aerial systems, the companies said in a joint statement on Monday.The deal comes as France, Germany and Spain are struggling to move forward with plans…