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Wall Street Journal • Marcus Weisgerber

Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s security clearance over alleged Air Force One disclosure

The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from sensitive positions, alleging he improperly disclosed classified details about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced the action on Aug. 8, 2026.

2026-08-07T17:59:38.643872-07:00
Hypersonic   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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The Air Current • Elan Head

DARPA opens search for next-generation fighter, bomber-launched hypersonic cruise missiles with eye toward new entrants

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

2026-08-07T14:30:36.955271-07:00
Airports   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan’s Main Airport During Invasion Drill

By The War Zone: First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights ongoing preparations to counter a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei. First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights concerns over a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-08-07T09:44:26.928898-07:00
Space Force   Leadership   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Schiess confirmed as third Space Force chief

By Breaking Defense: Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess will inherit a bigger service with plans to grow further, but also a complex set of acquisition and workforce challenges.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Stars and Stripes, Defense Scoop and Military Times
2026-08-07T04:45:45.434730-07:00
Event   Dassault Aviation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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defence-blog.com • Daisuke Sato

Indian Rafales debut in Australia’s biggest air exercise

By defence-blog.com: Key Points Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets made their debut at Exercise Pitch Black 2026 over Australia's Northern Territory. An Australian KC-30A tanker refueled Indian Rafales for the first time during a five-hour sortie in the exercise's second week.

2026-08-07T01:15:03.549315-07:00