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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine’s Shershen SAM uses open architecture to accommodate adapted air-to-air missiles

Ukraine’s new Shershen surface-to-air missile system is designed with an open architecture that could allow Kyiv to combine different interceptors as its missile inventory changes. The approach may provide flexibility to integrate adapted air-to-air missiles into a ground-based air-defense system.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-10T13:35:16.461750-07:00

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The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Oregon ANG’s F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time

By The Aviationist: The Oregon ANG’s 142nd Wing deployed to Nellis AFB for three weeks in support of the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons Instructor Course (WIC), dropping live bombs from operational F-15EXs for the first time.

The War Zone

Operational F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time

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2026-09-10T03:15:26.778627-07:00

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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low

EXCLUSIVE: UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite services

By Reuters: Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, deepening its reliance on Elon Musk's company for military communications despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S.

Reuters

Starlink rival Eutelsat plans OneWeb expansion after €1 billion satellite order

Economic Times

UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite services

Also: thenextweb.com, CNA and 3 more

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2026-09-10T04:36:19.615463-07:00

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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities

By defence-industry.eu: The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.

aviationnews.eu

Netherlands to Acquire Saab GlobalEye for Independent Air, Sea and Land Surveillance

AINonline

Netherlands Opts for Its Inaugural GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft

Also: FlightGlobal, Air Data News, AeroTime, Janes, Aviation Week, aviation-defence-universe.com, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, UK Defence Journal and 3 more

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2026-09-09T23:54:09.280618-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

Iran Damages US A-10, F-15s with Missile Attack on Air Base in Jordan

By Air & Space Forces Mag: An A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15E Strike Eagles were damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan.

The Aviationist

Iranian Missile Strike Damages U.S. Aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base

AeroTime

Iranian missile strike reportedly damages USAF A-10 and F-15Es in Jordan

Also: AirForceTimes, newsable.asianetnews.com and The Independent

6 Sources

2026-09-09T20:06:16.212234-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Angolan navy receives six HT-100 uncrewed helicopters from EDGE Group

By FlightGlobal: VTOL assets will be employed from decks of Luanda's new naval corvettes. Angola has taken delivery of six Anavia HT-100 uncrewed rotorcraft from EDGE Group, following a successful test campaign.

2 Sources

2026-09-10T04:05:52.448275-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Jennifer Hiller

Could Laser Fusion Tech Be Used to Shoot Down Missiles and Drones?

By Wall Street Journal: Defense company RTX is working with fusion energy startup Xcimer, using technology that harks back to the Cold War era.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2 Sources

2026-09-10T02:52:21.192351-07:00

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Associated Press • ANDI JATMIKO, Edna Tarigan

Japan deploys equipment to Indonesia's Borneo to help fight wildfires causing toxic haze

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | Crew members have a briefing near one of the Chinook helicopters which will be used to help battle forest fires on Kalimantan Island, on the deck of Japanese tank landing ship JS Kunisaki after its arrival at Kijing Port in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Thursday, Sept.