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Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RAAF declares initial operational capability for JASSM-ER and LRASM on F/A-18F and P-8A

The Royal Australian Air Force has declared initial operational capability for two long-range strike capabilities: JASSM-ER integration on its F/A-18F Super Hornets and LRASM on its P-8A Poseidon fleet. The milestone expands Australia’s ability to conduct stand-off land-attack and anti-ship missions.

2026-09-11T00:37:00.298427-07:00
Safran   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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euro-sd.com • Thomas Liebe

France Approves MBDA-Safran THUNDART Long-Range Land-Strike Program

By euro-sd.com: MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense announce the notification by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) of long-range land strike.

2026-09-10T14:34:55.261273-07:00
China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Deals  
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FlightGlobal

China Advances Mysterious WZ-X Flying-Wing UAV as Wing Loong 10B Targets Export Market

By FlightGlobal: WZ-X could serve roles similar to RQ-180. China continues to evolve its uncrewed aircraft capabilities, with test flights underway of the mysterious WZ-X flying wing UAV, as the Wing Loong 10B is pitched to foreign customers with air-to-air armaments.

2026-09-11T00:05:52.241770-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine’s New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

By The War Zone: The system’s open architecture could let Kyiv mix and match interceptors as its missile inventory evolves. The system’s open architecture could let Kyiv mix and match interceptors as its missile inventory evolves.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-09-10T13:35:16.461750-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Oregon ANG’s F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time

By The Aviationist: The Oregon ANG’s 142nd Wing deployed to Nellis AFB for three weeks in support of the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons Instructor Course (WIC), dropping live bombs from operational F-15EXs for the first time.

2026-09-10T03:15:26.778627-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low

EXCLUSIVE: UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite services

By Reuters: Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, deepening its reliance on Elon Musk's company for military communications despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S.

Also: thenextweb.com, CNA and 3 more
2026-09-10T04:36:19.615463-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Angolan navy receives six HT-100 uncrewed helicopters from EDGE Group

By FlightGlobal: VTOL assets will be employed from decks of Luanda's new naval corvettes. Angola has taken delivery of six Anavia HT-100 uncrewed rotorcraft from EDGE Group, following a successful test campaign.

Also: Naval News, armadainternational.com and calibredefence.co.uk
2026-09-10T04:05:52.448275-07:00
SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities

By defence-industry.eu: The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.

Also: FlightGlobal, Air Data News, AeroTime, Janes, Aviation Week, aviation-defence-universe.com, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, UK Defence Journal and 3 more
2026-09-09T23:54:09.280618-07:00