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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

US Air Force says it needs 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035, with F-35s at 40% and F-47s replacing F-22s

The Air Force’s force-structure report calls for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035, a goal that would require sustained funding and a healthy industrial base. F-35s would account for 40% of the fleet, while the F-47 would replace the F-22; the service is also considering a new-build F-16, though that decision is not urgent.

DefenseNews.com • Michael Scanlon

US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035

Also: Aviation Week, Air Data News, news.ssbcrack.com, Aviation Week and Military Times
2026-10-21T11:05:24.502598-07:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESPI AC 2026 - €35 Billion for Space: Is Germany Entering a New Space Era? | Klaus-Peter Willsch

By SpaceWatch Global: Klaus-Peter Willsch joins Torsten Kriening to discuss Germany’s €35 billion defence space investment, European independence and the future of its space industry.

2026-10-21T13:55:38.227903-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
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Naval News • Carter Johnston

AIM-174B, AIM-260A seen together on Super Hornet for the first time

By Naval News: A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted carrying the AIM-174B and AIM-260A JATM, marking the first documented dual-loadout of these secretive weapons.

2026-10-21T02:10:40.108282-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Pentagon chief appears with new Sierra Nevada E-4C ‘Doomsday’ jet

By FlightGlobal: Pete Hegseth described the Survivable Airborne Operations Center as one of Washington's 'most vital assets'. US defence chief Pete Hegseth has made an appearance with one of the US Air Force's new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) jets, which are under development by contractor Sierra Nevada (SNC).

2026-10-21T12:05:06.087290-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russian Su-30 fighter crashes in Kaliningrad, pilots eject

By AeroTime: A Russian Su-30 fighter crashed during a training flight in Kaliningrad on October 21, 2026. Both pilots ejected, with reports suggesting injuries.

Also: Kyiv Independent, tass.com and defence-blog.com
2026-10-21T07:19:41.536580-07:00