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UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Accident

The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie crashes on takeoff during test at Utah proving ground

Kratos said its XQ-58 Valkyrie stealth autonomous drone crashed upon takeoff at the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah while operating in a test configuration. The incident puts a key U.S. program for autonomous, lower-cost combat aircraft under scrutiny, though no further details were provided.

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2026-08-05T14:30:57.127056-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

By The War Zone: The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.

Also: Seapower Magazine

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2026-08-05T11:12:43.448171-07:00

Middle East Leadership Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

By Breaking Defense: In what was a scheduled change-of-command, Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica will now lead US Air Forces Central at a consequential time for American forces in the Middle East.

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2026-08-05T11:44:54.331019-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

By Breaking Defense: The interceptor, dubbed the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile, must be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher, per the RFI.

Also: Defense Daily

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2026-08-05T10:44:38.679581-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s use of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

Also: Breaking Defense and Defense Daily

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2026-08-05T10:20:36.399242-07:00

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navylookout.com

2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00

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Vertical Mag

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By Vertical Mag: The pulse of the rotorcraft industry.

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2026-08-05T05:44:43.971491-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

2026-08-04T10:31:43.614320-07:00

Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie crashes on takeoff during test at Utah proving ground

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

UK Royal Navy advances Wildcat integration with uncrewed assets for Dragon Rider trial

USVDIV-32 conducts a live-fire exercise at RIMPAC 2026

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Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

Colombia Orders Two KC-390s

Embraer Lands Colombian Air Force Deal for Two KC-390 Millennium Multi-Mission Jets

XQ-58 Valkyrie Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In Utah

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

Northrop gets $3B framework deal to increase motor production for PAC-3, THAAD

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed seeks U.S. mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

Archer, Korean Air to work on militarised Midnight eVTOL

Northrop Grumman Signs $3 Billion Framework Deals to Ramp Patriot and THAAD Interceptor Production

Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390s in first Latin American sale outside Brazil

NH90 Block 1 begins flight testing with Link 22, upgraded sensors and enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities

Satellite communications deals span Spain’s secure SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s IRIS² network, Starlab and LATAM connectivity

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