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DefenseNews.com • Riley Ceder

Air Force officials say F-35 demonstrated combat readiness in Middle East operations despite readiness concerns

Top Air Force officials said the F-35 performed effectively during recent combat operations in the Middle East, offering a positive assessment of the fighter’s warfighting capability as the program continues to face scrutiny over aircraft readiness rates.

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2026-09-15T12:21:04.903154-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Lockheed Martin Proposes Modular Architecture for AGM-158 JASSM Missile Family

By The War Zone: FLEX aims to give the JASSM missile family modular weapons architecture spanning longer-range, anti-ship, and new launch configurations. FLEX aims to give the JASSM missile family modular weapons architecture spanning longer-range, anti-ship, and new launch configurations.

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2026-09-15T11:35:18.411868-07:00

Israel Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

defence-industry.eu • Hannah Miller

Rafael, Lockheed Martin begin integrating SPICE 1000 precision weapon on F-35 Adir, adding strike reach beyond 120 kilometers

By defence-industry.eu: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun integrating the SPICE 1000 air-to-surface weapon on the F-35 Adir.

Breaking Defense

Rafael integrating SPICE 1000 stand-off munition on Israeli F-35s

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2026-09-15T09:50:55.397344-07:00

Space Force Workforce & Skills Development Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.

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AirForceTimes

First Look: New designs for Space Force mess dress uniforms

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2026-09-15T09:50:33.502355-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Air Force and Space Force push for scale as supply-chain constraints persist

By SpaceNews.com: — “Scaling” has become a watchword for Air Force and Space Force leaders as they push to field more weapons and space capabilities faster and in greater numbers.

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2026-09-15T11:00:42.346311-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Air & Space Forces Mag • Courtney Albon

Space Force Provides Electronic Warfare Support in U.S. Operations Against Iran

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Guardians are playing a critical role in U.S. operations against Iran, providing electronic warfare effects to stifle enemy air defense and communication systems.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-09-15T06:05:46.189341-07:00

Space Force Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Budget impasse imperils 1 in 10 Space Force programs, new chief says

By Breaking Defense: “We’re thankful that we have a [continuing resolution] going into October [1], but I would really be more thankful if we had a budget,” said Chief of Space Operations Gen.

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2026-09-15T09:05:47.384072-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France orders Rafale F5 radar, engine and EW work ahead of launch

By AeroTime: France has ordered early development work on five Rafale F5 systems, including the RBE2-XG radar, SPECTRA F5 suite and M88 T-REX engine.

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2026-09-15T06:21:55.466953-07:00

Air Force officials say F-35 demonstrated combat readiness in Middle East operations despite readiness concerns

Lockheed Martin Proposes Modular Architecture for AGM-158 JASSM Missile Family

Rafael, Lockheed Martin begin integrating SPICE 1000 precision weapon on F-35 Adir, adding strike reach beyond 120 kilometers

Rafael integrating SPICE 1000 stand-off munition on Israeli F-35s

US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years

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First Look: New designs for Space Force mess dress uniforms

Air Force and Space Force push for scale as supply-chain constraints persist

Space Force Provides Electronic Warfare Support in U.S. Operations Against Iran

Budget impasse imperils 1 in 10 Space Force programs, new chief says

France orders Rafale F5 radar, engine and EW work ahead of launch

F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say

Lockheed Martin Proposes Modular Architecture for AGM-158 JASSM Missile Family

Rafael, Lockheed Martin begin integrating SPICE 1000 precision weapon on F-35 Adir, adding strike reach beyond 120 kilometers

Air Force and Space Force push for scale as supply-chain constraints persist

US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years

Budget impasse imperils 1 in 10 Space Force programs, new chief says

GA-ASI expands uncrewed aircraft portfolio with FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft and Mojave STOL

EXCLUSIVE: Pratt licenses Hermeus to build F100 fighter jet engine

Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East

Night flight operations aboard USS George Washington amid tensions with Iran

Swarm Aero unveils Gamera as low-cost MQ-9 contender as USAF targets 500 CCAs and thousands of attack drones by 2032

L3Harris wins $4.7 billion PAC-3 propulsion award and $60 million U.S. Air Force sensor contract

B-21 Raider infrastructure cost at Ellsworth Air Force Base doubles to about $2 billion

Pentagon seeks AI to turn space, missile data into operational threat assessments within seconds

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