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Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy seeks carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft prototypes under $30 million

The US Navy has issued a request for information outlining specifications for a carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft, including a requirement for prototypes costing less than $30 million and capable of operating directly from aircraft carriers. The effort defines an emerging unmanned capability for naval aviation.

Also: Navy Times, tectonicdefense.com and Military Times
2026-09-01T06:35:12.385431-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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defence-industry.eu • Lukasz Prus

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Receives Provisional Bundeswehr Airworthiness Approval

By defence-industry.eu: Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG reconnaissance drone has received provisional airworthiness certification from the Bundeswehr Aviation Authority, clearing a major regulatory stage towards full type approval.

Also: defence-blog.com and edrmagazine.eu
2026-09-01T02:51:09.635056-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Yank Technologies to study wireless satellite charging for Space Force

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration by Yank Technologies WASHINGTON — Yank Technologies won a U.S. Space Force small-business contract to assess whether satellites could be recharged in orbit using wireless power, a concept that could reduce the need for physical docking during servicing missions.

2026-09-01T06:22:28.720028-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

By AeroTime: Turkish F-16s deployed to Estonia scrambled after drones crossed the border, triggering air threat warnings across much of the country.

2026-09-01T01:05:09.817881-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Navy has begun its long-anticipated search for a first tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), seeking two fully-functional prototypes from industry within three years according to a Request for Information (RFI) published Aug.

2026-08-31T18:20:29.635700-07:00
Middle East   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
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Reuters

US approves military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million

By Reuters: The ​U.S. State Department ‌said on Monday ​it ​had approved a ⁠military ​sale of ​helicopters to Iraq for $800 million.

Also: AeroTime, Air Data News, The Aviationist, marketforecast.com, Seeking Alpha, Economic Times, FlightGlobal, interestingengineering.com and defensemirror.com
2026-08-31T16:05:11.822904-07:00
Hypersonic   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine Report Challenges Russia’s Zircon Hypersonic Claims, Traces U.S.-Origin Electronics

By The War Zone: Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile. Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile.

2026-08-31T14:50:04.461834-07:00