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Destinus to integrate Hornet B2 kinetic counter-UAS interceptor onto Dutch Navy warships by Q2 2027

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Destinus to develop and integrate the Hornet B2 kinetic counter-UAS interceptor across the Royal Netherlands Navy’s existing fleet. The capability is scheduled for delivery by the second quarter of 2027, adding short-term protection against uncrewed aerial threats.

Also: Unmanned Airspace, DefenseNews.com and defence-industry.eu

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2026-08-25T01:40:38.295909-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US clears APKWS sale to Italy

By FlightGlobal: The weapon will boost the anti-drone capabilities of Italy’s air force.

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2026-08-24T23:20:20.051248-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Boeing

Reuters

Boeing awarded contract with ceiling value of $131.2 billion for F-15 program

By Reuters: The U.S. Department of War on Monday awarded Boeing a $131.23 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to support ‌the F-15 Eagle Crest program, which oversees the F-15 fighter aircraft fleet.

Air Data News

Boeing gets $131 billion F-15 contract that also points to potential new customers

defence-blog.com

Pentagon awards Boeing up to $131.2 billion F-15 Eagle Crest contract

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com and Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-24T15:35:14.396613-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Reportedly AI-guided Russian drone strike kills three civilians in Ukraine

By AeroTime: A Russian Molniya drone reportedly used AI to navigate and select its target in a strike that killed three civilians in Ukraine.

1 Source

2026-08-24T13:50:06.320634-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SDA Director Says Constellation's Tranche 1 Checkouts Progressing Faster After a Slow Start

By Via Satellite: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — On-orbit checkouts of the Tranche 1 Space Development Agency (SDA) satellites launched in July are progressing much faster than previous plane launches, SDA Director Dr.

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2026-08-24T12:37:17.204689-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Tom Kington

Italy eyes US tech for souping up dumb missiles into drone interceptors

By DefenseNews.com: The Italian Air Force is mulling the purchase of U.S. technology that turns cheap unguided missiles into precision weapons.

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2026-08-24T09:20:13.171981-07:00

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Economic Times • Manu Pubby

European satellite firm ICEYE sets up India arm, eyes defence deals

By Economic Times: European satellite firm ICEYE has launched a new Indian establishment for defense and security cooperation. This expansion targets India's significant defense and space market opportunities.

AeroTime

ICEYE sets up India arm for local radar satellite production

APAC Defence Reporter

ICEYE creates Indian unit for sovereign intelligence capability

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com, defence-blog.com, CNA and 3 more

9 Sources

2026-08-24T06:05:55.783212-07:00

China Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

China Develops Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Designed to Target High-Value Aircraft

By Bloomberg: The Chinese military has developed hypersonic glide vehicles that can launch air-to-air weapons, an advancement meant to threaten high-value targets such as command-and-control aircraft thousands of miles away.

Also: Economic Times and Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-24T06:21:34.576713-07:00

Destinus to integrate Hornet B2 kinetic counter-UAS interceptor onto Dutch Navy warships by Q2 2027

US clears APKWS sale to Italy

Boeing awarded contract with ceiling value of $131.2 billion for F-15 program

Boeing gets $131 billion F-15 contract that also points to potential new customers

Pentagon awards Boeing up to $131.2 billion F-15 Eagle Crest contract

Reportedly AI-guided Russian drone strike kills three civilians in Ukraine

SDA Director Says Constellation's Tranche 1 Checkouts Progressing Faster After a Slow Start

Italy eyes US tech for souping up dumb missiles into drone interceptors

European satellite firm ICEYE sets up India arm, eyes defence deals

ICEYE sets up India arm for local radar satellite production

ICEYE creates Indian unit for sovereign intelligence capability

China Develops Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Designed to Target High-Value Aircraft

Destinus and Netherlands MoD Partner on Hornet B2 Naval Counter-UAS

US clears APKWS sale to Italy

Boeing awarded contract with ceiling value of $131.2 billion for F-15 program

Reportedly AI-guided Russian drone strike kills three civilians in Ukraine

SDA Director Says Constellation's Tranche 1 Checkouts Progressing Faster After a Slow Start

Italy eyes US tech for souping up dumb missiles into drone interceptors

Hungarian Air Force Gripen crashes near Szolnok, pilot ejects safely

Russia says UK’s plan to hand Ukraine Storm Shadow blueprints pours fuel on fire

Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 runs off runway at Makassar airport

China’s J-16 jets face off with Rafales in first-ever Egypt exercise

US Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile with range exceeding 250 nautical miles

US Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice long-range air-to-air missile for F-35C and future fighters

China’s fourth aircraft carrier takes shape, with nuclear propulsion a possibility

Saab sees demand for combined GlobalEye and MQ-9B LoyalEye airborne early-warning package

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