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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Taiwan Deploys M1A2T Abrams Tanks to Taoyuan Airport in Invasion Drill

Taiwan’s Army deployed four M1A2T Abrams tanks and six Yunpao armored vehicles to Taoyuan International Airport for the first time during Han Kuang 42. The exercise simulated a Chinese airborne assault to seize the airport, underscoring concerns about protecting a critical gateway to Taipei.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-08-07T09:44:26.928898-07:00
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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, Defense Scoop and Military Times
2026-08-07T04:45:45.434730-07:00
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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
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

U.S. Navy Aircraft Demonstrate AI for Anti-Submarine and Maritime Patrol Missions

By FlightGlobal: Artificial intelligence shows promise in key maritime surveillance activities. A pair of demonstrations involving US Navy aircraft shows the potential for artificial intelligence in the anti-submarine and maritime patrol missions.

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2026-08-06T23:59:51.117888-07:00
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Reuters • Matthias Inverardi

Rheinmetall says ramping up ATACMS output will take time as US rebuilds stocks

By Reuters: Rheinmetall said on Friday it would take time to ramp up planned ATACMS missile ‌production with Lockheed Martin , underscoring the challenge the United States faces to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted by the war with Iran.

Also: Military Times, news.ssbcrack.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-08-07T01:44:41.834486-07:00
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are Now In Production

By The War Zone: Despite the setback of a crash this week, Kratos says the Valkyrie program is ramping up for the Marines and other customers globally.

Also: mrobusinesstoday.com, nextgendefense.com and maritime-executive.com
2026-08-06T11:33:46.106897-07:00