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Wall Street Journal • Marcus Weisgerber

Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s security clearance over alleged Air Force One disclosure

The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from holding sensitive positions, alleging he disclosed classified details about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced the action without providing further details.

Associated Press • Jesse Bedayn, Konstantin Toropin

Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information

CBS News

Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing "classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities"

6 Sources

2026-08-07T17:59:38.643872-07:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman

KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop

By The War Zone: The KC-135 made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv with half its tail sheared off following the collision that occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag

2 Sources

2026-08-07T10:12:14.344399-07:00

Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The Air Current • Elan Head

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2026-08-07T14:30:36.955271-07:00

Aircraft Carrier UAV Development & Drone Programs

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops

By The War Zone: While Theodore Roosevelt is ready now, the Navy is not aiming to start flying the MQ-25 operationally until 2029, years behind schedule.

1 Source

2026-08-07T10:59:35.421219-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Washington Post • Editorial Board

Musk Could Allow Ukraine to Use Starlink to Track Russian Missile Launchers

By Washington Post: Elon Musk could let Ukraine use Starlink to hunt Russian missile launchers.

2 Sources

2026-08-07T12:45:29.179748-07:00

Airports Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

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

2 Sources

2026-08-07T09:44:26.928898-07:00

Space Force Leadership Workforce & Skills Development Defense Policy

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.

SpaceNews.com

U.S. Senate confirms Schiess to lead Space Force

AirForceTimes

Senate confirms new chief of space operations

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Stars and Stripes, Defense Scoop and Military Times

7 Sources

2026-08-07T04:45:45.434730-07:00

Supply Chain Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

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

4 Sources

2026-08-07T01:44:41.834486-07:00

Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s security clearance over alleged Air Force One disclosure

Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information

Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing "classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities"

KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop

The Air Current

USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops

Musk Could Allow Ukraine to Use Starlink to Track Russian Missile Launchers

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

Schiess confirmed as third Space Force chief

U.S. Senate confirms Schiess to lead Space Force

Senate confirms new chief of space operations

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

Hegseth Revokes Former Biden Air Force Secretary’s Security Clearance Over Alleged Air Force One Leak

The Air Current

Musk Could Allow Ukraine to Use Starlink to Track Russian Missile Launchers

USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops

KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop

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

Indian Rafales debut in Australia’s biggest air exercise

Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for conflict with China

U.S. Navy Aircraft Demonstrate AI for Anti-Submarine and Maritime Patrol Missions

Ukraine’s ballistic missile tests show ‘strong potential’: Zelenskyy

Military services advance networked maritime operations with autonomous aircraft, drones and surface vessels

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing $75 million contract to begin long-range JDAM production

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