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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Russia Expands Launch Infrastructure for Geran Long-Range Strike Drones

Satellite imagery indicates Russia is expanding its launch network for Geran-family one-way attack drones, including infrastructure capable of supporting heavier, higher-performing variants. The development points to a growing capacity for long-range drone strikes and a broader operational role for these systems.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-08-17T12:05:07.632664-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First components for Switzerland’s F-35As take shape in Italy

By Air Data News: The first physical components destined for Switzerland’s future F-35A fleet have entered production at Leonardo’s Cameri facility in northern Italy, several years before the country begins receiving the fighters.

Also: Aviation A2Z
2026-08-17T11:51:15.881297-07:00
Leadership   L3Harris   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Reuters • Aatreyee Dasgupta, Shivansh Tiwary

L3Harris ousts CEO Kubasik over conduct breach, names insider Mehta as replacement

By Reuters: L3Harris Technologies ‌said on Monday Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik had left the company after a board investigation found he had engaged in conduct inconsistent with the defense contractor's code of conduct, sending its shares down 3.3% in afternoon trading.

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2026-08-17T05:06:39.097415-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF designates GE-Kratos engine as F143 and awards initial production contract

By FlightGlobal: The 800lbf (3.5kN)-thrust turbofan will be used to power Lockheed's JASSM cruise missile. A small, low-cost turbofan jointly developed by GE Aerospace and Kratos has received a production contract from the US Air Force (USAF).

2026-08-17T08:50:09.894042-07:00
Satellite   ATC   Space Force   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Space Force brings 5 companies on-board Space Data Network

By Breaking Defense: The new awards are aimed at demonstrating the ability of multiple satellite networks to connect to the Space Force's emerging Space Data Network.

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2026-08-17T06:19:47.656195-07:00