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Iranian ballistic missile strike damages U.S. A-10 and F-15Es at Jordan air base

An Iranian ballistic missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan reportedly damaged multiple U.S. military aircraft, including an A-10 Thunderbolt II that lost a wing and roughly eight F-15E Strike Eagles that sustained lighter damage. The incident marks a direct threat to U.S. airpower operating from the base.

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Iranian ballistic missile strike damages U.S. A-10 and F-15Es at Jordan air base

An Iranian ballistic missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan reportedly damaged multiple U.S. military aircraft, including an A-10 Thunderbolt II that lost a wing and roughly eight F-15E Strike Eagles that sustained lighter damage. The incident marks a direct threat to U.S. airpower operating from the base.

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France approves long-range strike capability as U.S. awards multibillion-dollar missile, satellite and propulsion contracts

MBDA and Safran won approval to supply France’s new long-range land-strike capability, while the U.S. expanded military connectivity with 21 PWSA Tranche-1 satellites. Separate awards include up to $4.84 billion for Northrop Grumman’s CIRCM system, $4.7 billion to L3Harris for PAC-3 MSE propulsion and $343.2 million for T56 sustainment.

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Russia markets Su-57E, drone-like missiles and air-defense systems at Egypt’s El Alamein Airshow

Russia is using the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt to promote the export Su-57E, S-71 drones, drone-like missiles, upgraded Ka-52 helicopters and air-defense systems, including the ZAK-30 Citadel. The showcase comes as the Su-57’s operational effectiveness remains difficult to establish publicly.

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Boeing-Anduril Advance in U.S. Army Interceptor Competition as Anduril Adds Autonomy to Hypersonic Aircraft

The U.S. Army has selected Boeing and Anduril to advance to the next phase of its competition for a midrange interceptor under the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 program. Separately, Anduril is providing autonomy software for a hypersonic aircraft startup targeting a 2027 flight test.

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Iran Reportedly Launches Second Wave of Ballistic-Missile Attacks on U.S. Navy Ships

Iran reportedly launched a second, undisclosed attack against U.S. Navy vessels on Monday, following weekend ballistic-missile strikes targeting an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer. U.S. officials said the latest attack had not been publicly acknowledged by the military, leaving the extent of any damage unclear.

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