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DefenseNews.com

Amentum wins NORAD warning system contract as Raytheon gets missile production award

By DefenseNews.com: Amentum scores a win with a contract to help protect a vital military hub, while Raytheon gets tapped to make more air-to-air missiles.

2026-10-05T06:50:00.583287-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects

By DefenseNews.com: Ukraine’s Fire Point said the firm is developing an extended-range tactical ballistic missile after its FP-7 weapon was used in combat for the first time.

2026-10-05T03:49:55.432453-07:00
Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Boeing   Boeing 747  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK base after suspected terrorist plot

By Air Data News: Last 12 Lancers left RAF Fairford in a single day, ending a seven-month deployment that supported strikes U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all 12 B-1B Lancer bombers that remained at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, Air & Space Forces Magazine reported.

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2026-10-05T00:35:06.136430-07:00
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Bloomberg • Edward Ludlow

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Integrates AI to Modernize Advanced Development

By Bloomberg: The defense contractor’s development unit is key to the company’s future success Expand A Lockheed Martin Vectis. Source: Lockheed Martin Corp Contact us: Provide news feedback or report an error Confidential tip? Send a tip to our at 11:02 at 2:33 PM UTC Bookmark Save Lock This article is for subscribers only .

2026-10-05T04:19:50.951451-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UK opens talks with Germany over possible role in GCAP fighter program

By Air Data News: The United Kingdom has opened government-level talks with Germany about a possible role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), giving new substance to Berlin's interest in the next-generation fighter being developed by Britain, Italy and Japan.

2026-10-05T01:49:50.722048-07:00