Defense News

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Vektrex teases AIM-174B concept carrying glide munitions

Vektrex, whose glide munitions were designed to extend the reach of 155mm howitzers, is exploring a different application: packing them inside the nose of a missile. New details and imagery tease a concept involving the AIM-174B long-range missile, though the article provides no performance or program specifics.

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2026-11-10T11:15:30.180856-08:00

AI Military Aircraft Procurement

Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Merlin Moves Into System Integration Phase For C-130J Autonomy

By Aviation Week: Merlin received an $8.9 million U.S. SOCOM order to integrate autonomy software into a Lockheed Martin C-130J cockpit, advancing toward future flight testing.

Also: FlightGlobal, Seeking Alpha and insidedefense.com

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2026-11-10T05:34:28.556706-08:00

Satellite AI Space Defense & Militarization

thedebrief.org • Tim McMillan

DARPA Robot Builds a Structure in Space for the First Time, Opening the Door to Giant Orbiting Spacecraft

By thedebrief.org: A DARPA robot has assembled a structure in orbit for the first time, paving the way for giant space telescopes and solar power arrays.

Space.com

A robot just built a structure autonomously in space for the 1st time ever

Universe Today

Automated Assembly in Space is the Future and NOM4D is Showing the Way

4 Sources

2026-11-10T05:34:51.580439-08:00

FlightGlobal

2027 World Air Forces directory

By FlightGlobal: Our 2027 World Air Forces directory details the military aircraft fleets of 160 nations, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, totalling a combined 52,160 in-service assets.

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2026-11-10T10:05:43.649435-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Aerial Firefighting Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Textron

AINonline • Charles Alcock

U.S. Marines Opts for Tactical Airlift King Air 360

By AINonline: Naval Air Systems Command has ordered a Beechcraft King Air 360CER tactical airlift aircraft for the Marine Corps. Textron Aviation announced the $18.6 million deal yesterday for a turboprop twin designated as the UC-12W+, equipped to carry passengers and cargo.

General Aviation News

Daher Turboprops Expand Roles in Wildfire Operations

Stars and Stripes

Special operators from US take notes, test gadgetry at debut drone competition

Also: defence-blog.com, chinaevtolnews.com and mrobusinesstoday.com

6 Sources

2026-11-10T10:05:15.525522-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI

AirForceTimes • Cristina Stassis

First-ever Collaborative Combat Aircraft fly in formation, demonstrate air combat maneuvers

By AirForceTimes: For the first time, Shield’s Hivemind enabled CCAs to fly in a “multi-ship” formation and execute beyond-visual-range counter-air tactics.

2 Sources

2026-11-10T10:34:57.507340-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Embraer

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Aero says Serbia has not yet signed deal for L-39 Skyfox jets

By Air Data News: Aero Vodochody has clarified that Serbia has not yet signed a contract for the L-39 Skyfox, days after Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said six of the advanced trainers had already been sold to the country.

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2026-11-10T08:50:37.878134-08:00

Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Iridium pitches new satellite services as it awaits Pentagon contract renewal

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2026-11-10T09:25:42.356752-08:00

Vektrex teases AIM-174B concept carrying glide munitions

Merlin Moves Into System Integration Phase For C-130J Autonomy

DARPA Robot Builds a Structure in Space for the First Time, Opening the Door to Giant Orbiting Spacecraft

A robot just built a structure autonomously in space for the 1st time ever

Automated Assembly in Space is the Future and NOM4D is Showing the Way

2027 World Air Forces directory

U.S. Marines Opts for Tactical Airlift King Air 360

Daher Turboprops Expand Roles in Wildfire Operations

Special operators from US take notes, test gadgetry at debut drone competition

First-ever Collaborative Combat Aircraft fly in formation, demonstrate air combat maneuvers

Aero says Serbia has not yet signed deal for L-39 Skyfox jets

Iridium pitches new satellite services as it awaits Pentagon contract renewal

Merlin Moves Into System Integration Phase For C-130J Autonomy

AIM-174B Long-Range Missile Packed With Glide Munitions Teased, New Details Shared

First-ever Collaborative Combat Aircraft fly in formation, demonstrate air combat maneuvers

2027 World Air Forces directory

U.S. Marines Opts for Tactical Airlift King Air 360

Iridium pitches new satellite services as it awaits Pentagon contract renewal

UK addressing corrosion issue as its targets improved F-35B fleet resilience

NH90 helicopters from Spain make first NATO air defence scramble after drone alert in Romania

Pistorius blames ideology and contract terms for FCAS failure

Security Levels At U.S. Bases In England Raised Without Explanation (Updated)

Pentagon backs Rocket Lab’s Neutron expansion as Electra wins USAF test contract and France funds €1.5B-plus military satellite

Federal MOU aims to speed counter-drone deployments while protecting civilian aviation

US approves potential $1.075 billion sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawks to Mexico

Army fields launched effects to 11 of 12 divisions, with Griffon Aerospace supplying most systems

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