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F-16   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

USAF F-16s return to alert duty in the Aleutians for the first time in decades

NORAD has resumed fighter alert operations from remote Shemya Island, Alaska, with USAF F-16s, restoring a forward presence in the Aleutian Islands after decades. The move underscores the operational importance of remote basing as security concerns grow across the Pacific and Arctic.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com
2026-10-30T10:55:48.853321-07:00
aviation   ATC   North America   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing 747  
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Reuters • David Shepardson

Air Force One flyover for White House Halloween event causes flight delays

By Reuters: A White House flyover by the US presidential airplane as part of a children's Halloween party on Thursday ​evening delayed dozens of flights and raised concerns among some ‌in the nation's capital.

Also: The Independent
2026-10-30T10:04:20.067852-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI  
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Reuters

China says stealth attack drone makes first takeoff, landing on amphibious ship

By Reuters: China's first carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone, the GJ-21, recently completed its first takeoff and landing on the Sichuan, the country's first Type ​076 amphibious assault ship, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday.

Also: The Aviationist, Aviation Week and Air Data News
2026-10-30T09:04:29.465963-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Bloomberg • Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos

Lockheed’s Yearslong F-35 Deal Drives New Morgan Stanley Bull

By Bloomberg: Lockheed Martin Corp.’s multi-year fighter jet deal has won over one more Wall Street bull, who has also set a Street-high price target for the company.

2026-10-30T07:37:30.406049-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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defencesecurityasia.com • admin On

(MS) Malaysia’s First FA-50M Arrives in Labuan, Opening a New Phase in South China Sea Airpower

By defencesecurityasia.com: FA-50M pertama Malaysia, M58-01, selamat tiba di Labuan, memulakan penghantaran 18 pesawat yang bakal memperluas pilihan operasi TUDM merentasi Laut China Selatan apabila latihan, persenjataan dan sokongan logistik tersedia.

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2026-10-30T04:28:31.484122-07:00
China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

By Space.com: China's secretive space plane could be visible to the naked eye over the US in the coming days. Find out where and when to look.

Also: Economic Times, Seeking Alpha, dailygalaxy.com and avbrief.com
2026-10-30T05:19:14.929695-07:00