The Air CurrentJulie Johnsson

U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Navy has begun its long-anticipated search for a first tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), seeking two fully-functional prototypes from industry within three years according to a Request for Information (RFI) published Aug.

2026-08-31T18:20:29.635700-07:00
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NASA SpaceflightJustin Davenport

Launch Preview: Array of international launches planned this week

By NASA Spaceflight: Six missions are scheduled to launch from launch sites across the globe this week. After SpaceX flew its last planned Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Florida, the veteran medium-lift rocket is expected to lower its launch cadence from the triple-digit pace achieved in the middle of this decade.

2026-08-31T14:05:36.797763-07:00
Air Data NewsADN Staff

Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East decline eases

By Air Data News: Global air passenger traffic returned to growth in July after three consecutive months of contraction, as the impact of geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East eased and several major domestic markets recovered, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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2026-08-31T12:05:09.115634-07:00
The War ZoneThomas Newdick

Ukraine Report Challenges Russia’s Zircon Hypersonic Claims, Traces U.S.-Origin Electronics

By The War Zone: Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile. Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile.

2026-08-31T14:50:04.461834-07:00