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L3Harris Technologies has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Propulsion and Power Systems division to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. On January 5, 2026, L3Harris said that the agreement ensures that the company’s portfolio of businesses aligns with the prime concerns of the United States (US). “L3Harris is strongly committed to the Department of War’s (DoW) vision for a faster, more agile defense industrial base while remaining laser-focused on driving value for our shareholders and customers,” said Christopher Kubasik, Chairman and CEO, L3Harris. “This transaction further aligns the L3Harris portfolio with DoW core mission priorities.” L3Harris will…

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is exploring ways to monitor subsea cables as part of larger efforts to protect underwater infrastructure from sabotage and spying.Numerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, including cables that connect Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong. Data that passes through these channels is vital for economics, trade and communications.Navies across Southeast Asia have raised concerns over cable-cutting incidents reported in the Taiwan Strait, the Red Sea and the Baltic Sea.For Philippine authorities, the sheer volume of reported incidents “exceeds the scope of accidents that are expected to be natural…

German defense contractors Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland plan to establish a joint venture focused on high-energy laser weapons, formalizing a cooperation that has been running since 2019 and has already produced a shipborne demonstrator tested at sea. The new company is expected to be set up in the first quarter of 2026 as a German limited liability company (GmbH) and will initially concentrate on naval laser systems.  Built on German Navy trials The move follows a development and trial campaign that Rheinmetall and MBDA say has brought their German naval laser concept close to “market readiness.” In late 2025, the partners reported…

Tata Sons has begun discussions with senior executives from global airlines for the potential replacement of Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, according to The Economic Times. The move comes as the airline faces mounting pressure following a fatal crash that killed 260 people in 2025. Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has reportedly spoken with chief executives of at least two major UK and US-based international carriers as potential successors to Wilson, whose term officially runs until 2027, officials told the Indian news outlet. The search for the new CEO comes amid growing impatience within Tata Group leadership over the pace…

COLOGNE, Germany — As European governments grapple to understand the implications of a proclaimed U.S. takeover of Venezuela over the weekend, renewed fears here swirl around President Donald Trump’s threats to make the Danish territory of Greenland part of the United States.Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen released a statement on Sunday after The Atlantic published an interview with Trump in which he reiterated the claim that the United States “needs” Greenland for national security.“I have to say this very directly to the USA,” Frederiksen wrote. “It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the USA to take…

The European Union is examining a stealth-focused light attack aircraft concept as part of its 2026 planning under the European Defence Fund, aiming to address an emerging capability gap in Europe’s light military aviation segment on the 2035–2040 horizon.  Listed as the “Future Multirole Light Aircraft” (FMLA), the initiative carries an indicative €15 million budget for studies and design work. Multiple projects may be funded. At this stage, the effort remains exploratory, aimed at aligning requirements and industrial options rather than launching a full development program.  Small, aging niche  Polish Air Force PZL 130 Orlik (Credit: Oleg V. Belyakov) EU planners point out that most light multirole aircraft still operated by…

Airlines scrambled to restore service and add capacity throughout the Caribbean on January 4, 2026, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted airspace restrictions imposed during US military operations in Venezuela. The FAA closed regional airspace to US commercial flights on January 3, 2026, forcing carriers to cancel hundreds of flights, stranding tens of thousands of travelers at the end of the busy holiday period.  The restrictions expired at midnight US Eastern Time, allowing flights to resume. Flight tracking site FlightAware showed approximately 20 cancellations in San Juan on January 4, down from 400 the previous day. However, disruptions are…

An investigation has been launched after flights in Greece were grounded for several hours due to national air traffic communications suffering a frequency blackout. On January 5, 2025, local media agencies in Greece reported that the Head of the Athens Misdemeanor Prosecutor’s Office, Aristidis Koreas, had ordered a preliminary investigation to establish what went wrong. According to eKathimerini, the probe will be led by the police’s electronic crime team which will look at whether the offence of dangerous interference with aircraft transportation has been committed. Police will also seek to establish the source of the blackout which impacted almost all…

Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton and Bjorn Fehrm Jan. 5, 2026, © Leeham News: The big news at Airbus at the start of this year is the new president and chief executive officer for Airbus Commercial Aircraft: Lars Wagner. Wagner succeeds an Airbus lifer, Christian Scherer, who retired from his position on Dec. 31. He remains with Airbus for another six months in a transition capacity. Wagner joined Airbus in November to begin a transition period. He previously was the CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG. He joined MTU from Airbus in 2015, holding various positions until he was recruited…

Always one of the most popular and thought-provoking events on the business aviation calendar, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Leadership Conference will engage, inform and inspire leaders and professionals from across every facet of the industry to unlock their potential and that of their team members.  This transformative three-day gathering is designed to help attendees tap into the strengths of multigenerational teams, sharpen their communication skills and leave with practical tools to effectively advance their goals. The NBAA Leadership Conference will take place Feb. 2-4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together…