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Saudi Arabia   Middle East   Accident   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Houthis claim downing of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 over Marib

Yemen’s Houthi movement claims its air-defense forces shot down a Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 fighter over Marib Governorate on Sept. 16, 2026. The claim identifies the aircraft as an F-15SA, one of the most advanced variants of Boeing’s twin-tailed fighter, but the reports do not establish independent confirmation.

Also: aviationnews.eu
2026-09-16T19:50:08.244740-07:00
Saudi Arabia   China   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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New York Times • Dustin Volz, Edward Wong

U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis

By New York Times: Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

Also: AeroTime
2026-09-16T14:50:07.547466-07:00
Satellite   L3Harris   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

L3Harris moves HBTSS missile-tracking satellites into production for Golden Dome

By SpaceNews.com: NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — L3Harris Technologies is moving a missile-tracking satellite developed for the Missile Defense Agency into production for Golden Dome with few design changes.

Also: Defense Daily
2026-09-16T11:30:44.401113-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

How The USAF Is Preparing For European Allies To Join The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Club

By The War Zone: Allied interest in Collaborative Combat Aircraft is growing as USAFE works to ensure interoperability across a wide mix of future systems. Allied interest in Collaborative Combat Aircraft is growing as USAFE works to ensure interoperability across a wide mix of future systems.

2026-09-16T11:56:08.098344-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Boeing 737  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

T-7A trainer fleet to reach initial operational capability in 2027: USAF training chief

By FlightGlobal: Commander of Air Education and Training Command expects to have 14 of the Boeing jets ready in August 2027. The US Air Force expects to have its first full squadron of Boeing T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jets ready by next summer.

2026-09-16T11:20:07.454893-07:00