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Accident   Boeing  
The War Zone • Howard Altman

KC-135 damaged in deadly Iraq collision arrives at Tinker AFB for repairs

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 that made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv after losing roughly half its tail in a deadly collision over Iraq has been transported to Tinker Air Force Base, where it is now in a repair facility. The incident occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag
2026-08-07T10:12:14.344399-07:00
Airports   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan’s Main Airport During Invasion Drill

By The War Zone: First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights ongoing preparations to counter a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei. First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights concerns over a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-08-07T09:44:26.928898-07:00
Space Force   Leadership   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Schiess confirmed as third Space Force chief

By Breaking Defense: Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess will inherit a bigger service with plans to grow further, but also a complex set of acquisition and workforce challenges.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Stars and Stripes, Defense Scoop and Military Times
2026-08-07T04:45:45.434730-07:00
Event   Dassault Aviation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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defence-blog.com • Daisuke Sato

Indian Rafales debut in Australia’s biggest air exercise

By defence-blog.com: Key Points Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets made their debut at Exercise Pitch Black 2026 over Australia's Northern Territory. An Australian KC-30A tanker refueled Indian Rafales for the first time during a five-hour sortie in the exercise's second week.

2026-08-07T01:15:03.549315-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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Reuters • Matthias Inverardi

Rheinmetall says ramping up ATACMS output will take time as US rebuilds stocks

By Reuters: Rheinmetall said on Friday it would take time to ramp up planned ATACMS missile production with Lockheed Martin , underscoring the challenge the United States faces to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted by the war with Iran.

Also: Military Times, news.ssbcrack.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-08-07T01:44:41.834486-07:00