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Satellite Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Intellian and All.Space advance multi-orbit satellite communications for defense and dual-use markets

Intellian showcased satellite communications equipment spanning civilian, dual-use and military applications at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, while All.Space signed a Defense Innovation Unit agreement to demonstrate high-rate manufacturing of multi-orbit terminals. The developments underscore parallel demand for capable satcom systems and scalable production for government users.

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2026-09-02T18:30:44.630520-07:00

F-16 Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone

Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force

By The War Zone: The shortage is so acute that the air force frantically tracks incoming missile shipments and waits to see whether they arrive before Russia’s next aerial barrage.

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2026-09-02T15:33:33.621498-07:00

MRO Hypersonic Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

GE wins deals for F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test

By Breaking Defense: The company was separately awarded one deal worth up to $2.9 billion to supply parts for its F414 engine, and another to provide a hypersonic test vehicle for the Defense Innovation Unit.

FlightGlobal

GE secures Pentagon funding for hypersonic test platform

Aviation Week

GE Details Combat Engine Delivery Growth Plan

Also: Aerotech News, Defense Daily, Seeking Alpha and 3 more

9 Sources

2026-09-02T13:34:55.859420-07:00

Satellite Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

By Aviation Week: Open Cosmos has secured a position to provide satellite connectivity in the UK Defense Ministry's £8 billion Tactical Communications framework.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-09-02T06:20:35.060539-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

time.com • Callum Sutherland

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

By time.com: German officials have said Russia was behind the explosive-laden drone that was found near a runway at a German airport last month.

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2026-09-02T12:20:59.909269-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

By AINonline: Evolving AI-augmented simulator-based approach to ‘gamify’ learning.

1 Source

2026-09-02T04:35:53.546190-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

New York Times • John Ismay, Simon Ducroquet

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

By New York Times: Iranian attacks have upended the Navy’s supply chain in the Middle East, causing a strain on the aircraft carriers, destroyers and amphibious ships that are being kept in the region indefinitely.

1 Source

2026-09-02T03:05:16.538073-07:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

By AeroTime: A Chinese YY-20 tanker refueled an Egyptian Rafale during Eagles of Civilization 2026, a documented first involving a Western-built fighter.

Also: The Aviationist and defensemirror.com

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2026-09-02T01:35:14.785442-07:00

Intellian and All.Space advance multi-orbit satellite communications for defense and dual-use markets

Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force

GE wins deals for F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test

GE secures Pentagon funding for hypersonic test platform

GE Details Combat Engine Delivery Growth Plan

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

All.Space to demonstrate high-rate satcom terminal production under DIU agreement

Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force

Open Cosmos Lands UK Defense Communications Role

GE wins deals for F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea

US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft

U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war

Pentagon signs seven-year agreements to triple PAC-3 MSE and quadruple THAAD production

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 286 days at sea and Middle East deployment

NATO fighters scramble after drones approach Baltic airspace as Zelenskiy declares Russian skies unsafe

US Navy seeks two carrier-based autonomous combat aircraft prototypes costing under $30 million

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