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The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Army develops plan to use LUCAS one-way attack drones against warships and ballistic missiles

The U.S. Army is shaping a concept for units to launch long-range LUCAS one-way attack drones against targets including enemy warships and ballistic missiles. The plan points to a role for the drones in extending Army units’ reach against high-value targets, though the article provides no deployment timeline or force size.

2026-10-16T12:29:08.370759-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Canada’s Snowbirds Say Farewell To The CT-114 Tutor Jet

By The War Zone: After 55 years with the Tutor, the aerobatic team faces an extended hiatus before transitioning to the PC-21 turboprop in the early 2030s. After 55 years with the Tutor, the aerobatic team faces an extended hiatus before transitioning to the PC-21 in the early 2030s.

Also: FlightGlobal and Aviation24
2026-10-16T11:55:50.060666-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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US arms firm Anduril could make interceptors in Europe, executive says

By Reuters: US defence firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, a company executive said this week, as governments aim to expand ​air-defence production after global conflicts highlighted shortages of interceptor missiles.

2026-10-16T13:04:27.609439-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

First C-130J For Navy’s New E-130J Phoenix II Ballistic Submarine Communications Fleet Delivered

By The War Zone: The E-130J will be taking over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the jet-powered E-6B Mercury. The E-130J will be taking over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the jet-powered E-6B Mercury.

Also: insidedefense.com, defence-industry.eu and Seapower Magazine
2026-10-16T08:55:27.398383-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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DefenseNews.com • Eve Sampson

‘Weaponized light’: KBR’s new base defense technology pits lasers against drones

By DefenseNews.com: The Pentagon recently selected KBR's Firefly system for a pilot program to test defending U.S. military installations against adversarial drones.

Also: Army Times, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-10-16T07:05:37.495856-07:00