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China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Wall Street Journal • Anika Arora Seth, Shelby Holliday, Vera Bergengruen

U.S. Says Chinese Satellite Imagery Supported Iranian Strike That Killed Three Troops

U.S. officials say Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images of a U.S. base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three American troops. The account highlights the military value of commercial or state-linked Earth observation data in active conflicts.

2026-09-11T23:51:13.426318-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Dassault Aviation   Safran   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   Thales  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

France Accelerates Rafale F5 Upgrade After Collapse Of FCAS Next-Gen Fighter Project

By The War Zone: France is investing in a new Rafale configuration, along with drone wingmen, that aim to carry French tactical aviation deep into the 2030s. France is investing in a Rafale configuration designed to carry French combat aviation deep into the 2030s.

Also: aviationnews.eu and defensemirror.com
2026-09-11T10:22:31.064683-07:00
Europe   Space Defense & Militarization   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Defense Policy  
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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

NATO Invests for the New Era of Space Defense: Interview with NCIA GM Dylan Browne

By Via Satellite: The era of space defense has well and truly arrived. NATO, one of the key organizations focused on space and defense, has made a number of signature announcements over the last two months in this area.

2026-09-11T15:14:50.572439-07:00
Dassault Aviation   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Associated Press • NICOLAS GARRIGA

French military jets launch a 40-day global flight to project power and strengthen alliances

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jets fly over the snow-covered mountains of Alaska, during the Pegase 2026, a French Air and Space Force mission that will take French military aircraft from the Arctic to the Indo-Pacific, Thursday, Sept.

Also: The Independent
2026-09-11T07:21:18.038523-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Embraer  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer unveils first C-390 airlifter for Uzbekistan air force

By FlightGlobal: Twinjet is due for delivery to Tashkent before year-end. Embraer has released first images of its lead of two C-390 tactical transports on order for Uzbekistan.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-09-11T02:36:06.073865-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   L3Harris   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
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Vertical Mag • Airbus Press Release

French Armed Forces Order Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X Unmanned Systems

By Vertical Mag: Airbus Helicopters secures a new order for Capa-X systems from DMAé, enhancing drone capabilities for the French Navy and Army.

2026-09-11T05:51:53.156326-07:00