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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica takes command of U.S. Air Forces Central amid Iran war

Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica has assumed leadership of U.S. Air Forces Central in a scheduled change of command as American forces operate in the Middle East during the Iran war. The transition places a new commander at the helm of the region’s U.S. Air Force operations.

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2026-08-05T11:44:54.331019-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

By The War Zone: The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.

Also: Seapower Magazine

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2026-08-05T11:12:43.448171-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

By Breaking Defense: The interceptor, dubbed the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile, must be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher, per the RFI.

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2026-08-05T10:44:38.679581-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s use of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

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2026-08-05T10:20:36.399242-07:00

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navylookout.com

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

By navylookout.com: The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another significant step towards its future Hybrid Navy concept.

FlightGlobal

UK Royal Navy advances Wildcat integration with uncrewed assets for Dragon Rider trial

UK Defence Journal

Airbus Flexrotor begins Baltic maritime surveillance work

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2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00

Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Vertical Mag

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By Vertical Mag: The pulse of the rotorcraft industry.

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2026-08-05T05:44:43.971491-07:00

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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

By The Air Current: Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader strategy as the service races to adapt to the growing threat of long-range counter-air weapons in the Indo-Pacific.

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2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00

Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing

By The War Zone: The Army is transforming its canceled long-range supergun into a test platform that could speed hypersonic development while reducing reliance on costly flight tests.

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2026-08-04T14:28:22.176461-07:00