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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Business Group Sets Priorities for Space Force Acquisition Overhaul

As the Space Force reorganizes satellite and service procurement to accelerate acquisition, one of Washington’s largest business groups is outlining the outcomes it believes the overhaul should deliver. The recommendations could help shape how the service balances speed, industrial participation and execution in future space programs.

2026-09-23T04:30:39.672524-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
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UK Defence Journal • George Allison

UK Royal Air Force Forms First Dedicated Space Effects Squadron

By UK Defence Journal: The Royal Air Force is today forming No. III Space Effects Squadron, the first British unit dedicated to disrupting, degrading and denying hostile activity in space.

Also: defence-industry.eu, The Independent, Euronews, Aviation Week and The Independent
2026-09-23T00:15:57.309835-07:00
Helicopter   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Russian military helicopter entered Polish airspace briefly, Polish army says

By Reuters: A Russian military Mi-8 ‌helicopter made a brief incursion into NATO member Poland's airspace from the Russian ​exclave of Kaliningrad, the ​Polish Army Operational Command said on ⁠Wednesday.

2026-09-23T05:20:15.644367-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

South Korea's Air Force Receives First Operational KF-21 Fighter

By Aviation Week: South Korea’s air force has formally received the first operational KF-21 Boramae fighter from Korea Aerospace Industries.

Also: AeroTime, FlightGlobal, militarnyi.com, koreatimes.co.kr and Yonhap News Agency
2026-09-22T12:06:56.994843-07:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Australia retires Tiger attack helicopter amid AH-64E ramp up

By FlightGlobal: Tiger’s withdrawal was only a matter of time following Canberra’s Apache commitment. Australia is retiring its Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopters, as it focuses on the type’s replacement, the Boeing AH-64E Apache.

2026-09-23T00:50:06.208083-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Australia’s MQ-4C, MC-55A, and P-8A hit key milestones

By FlightGlobal: Advanced RAAF platforms greatly boost Australia’s surveillance reach. Three critical Royal Australian Air Force assets have achieved milestones, boosting the country’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com

FQ-42 Vengeance finds new home at Creech Air Force Base

Also: flightlineweekly.com, marketforecast.com, realcleardefense.com and uasvision.com
2026-09-22T21:50:03.414739-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Boeing  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

Boeing’s Insitu and Gogo test satellite-linked military drone as an alternative to Starlink

By Reuters: Boeing's ​drone subsidiary Insitu and aviation Wi-Fi provider Gogo have successfully ‌tested a military drone using satellite communications, the companies said on Tuesday, underscoring growing efforts by governments and defense firms to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink.

Also: Economic Times and CNA
2026-09-22T13:50:26.775894-07:00