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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing and Rheinmetall pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat as Germany’s fast-track Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Boeing and Rheinmetall are proposing the Australian-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat as the Luftwaffe’s pathway to Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability, arguing that the unmanned platform could support operational concept development and initial capability by 2029, years ahead of a dedicated European system becoming available.

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Rheinmetall establishes Boeing MQ-28 integration in Germany

6 Sources

2026-08-10T02:20:34.697270-07:00

Dassault Aviation Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

India moves to join France’s FCAS after split with Germany

By AeroTime: India has begun efforts to join the French-led FCAS sixth-generation fighter program following the collapse of the Franco-German partnership.

Also: quwa.org

2 Sources

2026-08-10T01:47:20.946412-07:00

Africa Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

U.S. Embassy Reports Incident Involving Military Aircraft Near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti

By AeroTime: The United States (US) Embassy in Djibouti has reported an incident involving a US military aircraft in the vicinity of Chabelley Airfield.

1 Source

2026-08-10T01:17:36.828637-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors BAE Systems

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

By Air Data News: The UK Ministry of Defence has launched the procurement process for a new advanced jet trainer that will replace the Royal Air Force's BAE Systems Hawk fleet and eventually become the aircraft flown by the Red Arrows display team.

FlightGlobal

UK launches Hawk replacement battle with industry engagement phase

Also: AeroTime

3 Sources

2026-08-09T13:50:49.323430-07:00

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Reuters • Dietrich Knauth

NORAD intercepts two aircraft as Trump watches golf tourney in New Jersey

By Reuters: North American Aerospace Defense Command on Sunday intercepted ‌two general aviation aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions as President Donald Trump attended a tournament at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD and tass.com

3 Sources

2026-08-09T14:18:04.369178-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

How the USAF turned collaborative combat aircraft into a wartime priority

By Air Data News: The first production YFQ-44A and the start of FQ-42A manufacturing illustrate how quickly the Air Force is fielding U.S.

1 Source

2026-08-09T03:30:46.918361-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada sells 10 retired Hercules transports for firefighting conversion

By Air Data News: The conditional sale was announced during the Abbotsford International Airshow, several months after the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) retired its fleet of 12 CC-130Hs.

Also: c-130.net and Wings

4 Sources

2026-08-09T04:45:35.383104-07:00

Accident Boeing

The War Zone • Howard Altman

KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop

By The War Zone: The KC-135 made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv with half its tail sheared off following the collision that occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag

2 Sources

2026-08-07T10:12:14.344399-07:00

Boeing and Rheinmetall pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat as Germany’s fast-track Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Rheinmetall establishes Boeing MQ-28 integration in Germany

India moves to join France’s FCAS after split with Germany

U.S. Embassy Reports Incident Involving Military Aircraft Near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti

RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

UK launches Hawk replacement battle with industry engagement phase

NORAD intercepts two aircraft as Trump watches golf tourney in New Jersey

How the USAF turned collaborative combat aircraft into a wartime priority

Canada sells 10 retired Hercules transports for firefighting conversion

KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop

Boeing and Rheinmetall promote MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany's future combat drone plans

India moves to join France’s FCAS after split with Germany

U.S. Embassy Reports Incident Involving Military Aircraft Near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti

NORAD intercepts two aircraft as Trump watches golf tourney in New Jersey

RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

Canada sells 10 retired Hercules transports for firefighting conversion

A drone likely from Ukraine explodes in Bulgaria near a gas pipeline

USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops

Hegseth Revokes Former Biden Air Force Secretary’s Security Clearance Over Alleged Air Force One Leak

Swiss visit to Japan fuels speculation over possible GCAP cooperation

KC-135 damaged in deadly Iraq collision arrives at Tinker AFB for repairs

USAF accelerates collaborative combat aircraft fielding with YFQ-44A production and FQ-42A manufacturing

Taiwan Deploys M1A2T Abrams Tanks to Taoyuan Airport in Invasion Drill

USS Theodore Roosevelt prepares for MQ-25 drone operations, but Navy deployment remains years away

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