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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

US Air Force says it needs 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035, with F-35s at 40% of the fleet

The service’s plan calls for F-47s to replace F-22s and says steady funding and a healthy industrial base are needed to reach the target. Lt. Gen. David Tabor confirmed the Air Force is considering a new-build F-16, but said that decision is not urgent.

DefenseNews.com • Michael Scanlon

US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035

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2026-10-21T11:05:24.502598-07:00
Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force is testing whether military supplies can withstand the rigors of spaceflight aboard SpaceX’s new Starfall reentry capsule, part of a Pentagon effort to explore using commercial space vehicles to deliver critical equipment to forces around the world.

2026-10-21T17:49:09.897661-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
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Naval News • Carter Johnston

AIM-174B, AIM-260A seen together on Super Hornet for the first time

By Naval News: A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted carrying the AIM-174B and AIM-260A JATM, marking the first documented dual-loadout of these secretive weapons.

2026-10-21T02:10:40.108282-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Pentagon chief appears with new Sierra Nevada E-4C ‘Doomsday’ jet

By FlightGlobal: Pete Hegseth described the Survivable Airborne Operations Center as one of Washington's 'most vital assets'. US defence chief Pete Hegseth has made an appearance with one of the US Air Force's new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) jets, which are under development by contractor Sierra Nevada (SNC).

2026-10-21T12:05:06.087290-07:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESPI AC 2026 - €35 Billion for Space: Is Germany Entering a New Space Era? | Klaus-Peter Willsch

By SpaceWatch Global: Klaus-Peter Willsch joins Torsten Kriening to discuss Germany’s €35 billion defence space investment, European independence and the future of its space industry.

2026-10-21T13:55:38.227903-07:00