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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

U.S. Tariffs of Up to 100% on Imported Drones and Critical Components Take Effect

The United States has begun imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and critical drone components, bringing a previously announced trade measure into force. The duties raise the cost and supply-chain exposure of non-U.S. drone systems and parts entering the American market.

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2026-09-03T03:05:19.726513-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Spain orders lightweight A900 rotorcraft for uncrewed maritime surveillance evaluation

By FlightGlobal: Madrid picks locally-developed system for follow-on assessment of maritime surveillance capability.

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2026-09-03T02:35:11.564188-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Supply Chain Policy & Regulation Export Controls & Trade Compliance

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones take effect

By AeroTime: The US has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and critical components, with reduced rates available for some allied suppliers.

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2026-09-03T03:05:19.596861-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Indian air force tests locally produced Long Range Glide Bomb

By FlightGlobal: Munition comes in four sizes, and can be used in GPS-denied environments.

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2026-09-02T23:51:22.987360-07:00

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The War Zone

Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force

By The War Zone: The shortage is so acute that the air force frantically tracks incoming missile shipments and waits to see whether they arrive before Russia’s next aerial barrage.

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2026-09-02T15:33:33.621498-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

All.Space to demonstrate high-rate satcom terminal production under DIU agreement

By SpaceNews.com: ll.Space WASHINGTON — All.Space has signed an agreement with the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit to demonstrate that its multi-orbit satellite communications terminals can be manufactured at high rates.

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2026-09-02T18:30:44.630520-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

2026-09-02T13:34:55.859420-07:00

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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

By Aviation Week: Open Cosmos has secured a position to provide satellite connectivity in the UK Defense Ministry's £8 billion Tactical Communications framework.

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2026-09-02T06:20:35.060539-07:00

U.S. Tariffs of Up to 100% on Imported Drones and Critical Components Take Effect

Spain orders lightweight A900 rotorcraft for uncrewed maritime surveillance evaluation

US tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones take effect

Indian air force tests locally produced Long Range Glide Bomb

Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force

All.Space to demonstrate high-rate satcom terminal production under DIU agreement

GE wins deals for F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test

GE secures Pentagon funding for hypersonic test platform

GE Details Combat Engine Delivery Growth Plan

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

US tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones take effect

U.S. Imposes Tariffs of Up to 100% on Imported Drones and Critical Components

Spain orders lightweight A900 rotorcraft for uncrewed maritime surveillance evaluation

Indian air force tests locally produced Long Range Glide Bomb

All.Space to demonstrate high-rate satcom terminal production under DIU agreement

Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

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