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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Air Force selects JBSA for ANPI pilot and names potential microreactor developers

The Department of the Air Force has chosen Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) for a pilot program testing micro nuclear reactors under its Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations (ANPI) initiative. The service also selected Radiant Industries, Antares Nuclear, and Westinghouse Government Services as potential microreactor developers and operators for Air Force sites.

2026-04-23T10:20:33.494939-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

By Ars Technica: They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites.".

2026-04-23T10:05:59.580455-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Honeywell to expand F124 production as US Navy trainer competition gets underway

By FlightGlobal: Two of the Honeywell turbofans power the Beechcraft M-346N light fighter, which Textron Aviation Defense is competing for the Undergraduate Jet Training System tender.

2026-04-23T09:36:28.941017-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

Lockheed grows closer to F-35 block buy deal with US, international customers

By DefenseNews.com: Lockheed Martin is hammering out the details on a F-35 block buy proposal that could shave $2 billion off the total cost of the purchase.

2026-04-23T07:50:37.720310-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

US Air Force adds new deficiencies to KC-46’s list of problems

By DefenseNews.com: Two more technical problems means more bad news for the Air Force's KC-46 program.

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Boeing KC-46 delays are frustrating Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson

2026-04-23T07:06:31.591099-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Paige Williams

Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engine exceeds 500,000 flight hours

By DefenseNews.com: Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engine, powering Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor, has exceeded 500,000 flight hours, according to a company announcement.

2026-04-23T07:50:38.638782-07:00

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Vertical Mag • UAVOS Press Release

UAVOS supplies advanced rotor blades to U.S. teams competing in DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge

By Vertical Mag: UAVOS supplies high-performance rotor blades for U.S. aerospace startups in the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge. Discover more.

2026-04-23T09:20:20.650206-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

Embraer shows off KC-390 at Paris Air Show

By DefenseNews.com: Envisioned as a larger, more modern competitor to Lockheed Martin’s famed C-130 Hercules, the KC-390’s debut demo at Le Bourget comes as Embraer starts a massive public relations tour that will be followed by the first two deliveries next year.

2026-04-23T07:50:37.168861-07:00

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Air Force selects JBSA for ANPI pilot and names potential microreactor developers

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

Honeywell to expand F124 production as US Navy trainer competition gets underway

Lockheed grows closer to F-35 block buy deal with US, international customers

US Air Force adds new deficiencies to KC-46’s list of problems

Boeing KC-46 delays are frustrating Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson

Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engine exceeds 500,000 flight hours

UAVOS supplies advanced rotor blades to U.S. teams competing in DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge

Embraer shows off KC-390 at Paris Air Show

Department of Air Force picks bidders for nuclear microreactors, assigns locations