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Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor with new seeker, flight controls and multi-pulse motor

Lockheed Martin says its PAC-3 Edge interceptor adds a new seeker and upgraded flight controls, alongside a multi-pulse rocket motor supplied by Northrop Grumman. The company says the design is intended to counter hypersonic threats. The supplied articles also include separate coverage of the GCAP fighter program.

The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Edgewing Opens New Engineering Hub in Italy

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2026-10-10T06:35:53.265378-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Why are the pioneering F-117 stealth jets still valuable to the US Air Force?

By Air Data News: Retired from combat service in 2008, the Nighthawk continues to fly for military exercises and technology tests, with support planned through 2034 Nearly two decades after its official retirement, the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk remains a useful aircraft for the United States Air Force (USAF) .

2026-10-10T03:55:07.784796-07:00
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Navy Times • Daniel Terrill

Pentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition

By Navy Times: The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.

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2026-10-08T07:15:38.407925-07:00
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Washington Post • Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe, Tara Copp

Army report cites systemic flaws that led to fatal DCA midair collision

By Washington Post: The Army’s investigative report on the lethal Black Hawk collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 cites numerous systemic flaws.

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2026-10-08T08:04:50.084913-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Over 80 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war

By FlightGlobal: MQ-9 Reaper has suffered significant attrition, with nearly 50 units lost over Iran. A new report indicates that the US has seen 81 fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters damaged since hostilities against Iran commenced in February.

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2026-10-07T23:05:34.290594-07:00