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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Air Current • Carter Johnston

U.S. Navy seeks uncrewed aircraft for ultra-long-range carrier strike in the Pacific

The U.S. Navy has asked defense contractors to develop an uncrewed aircraft centered on long-range strike, offering a clear signal of how it is reshaping future carrier air wings. The effort reflects mounting concern over long-range counter-air weapons and the operational demands of the Indo-Pacific.

2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Embraer  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

By Breaking Defense: The Colombian Aerospace Force said the first aircraft is expected for delivery in 2029, and that a second will follow in 2030.

Also: FlightGlobal, Reuters and 3 more
2026-08-04T10:31:43.614320-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget

By Breaking Defense: “I know there's lots of discussions on budget amounts and mechanics, but what I can tell you, as we engage with Congress, is there's a bipartisan support for increased munitions," RTX CEO Chris Calio said during a July earnings call.

2026-08-04T12:44:28.912057-07:00
Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Reuters • Divya Rajagopal, Ernest Scheyder

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed seeks U.S. mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin is in talks to buy supplies of two critical minerals from U.S. ​mines, two sources familiar with the discussions said, as President Donald Trump pressures defense contractors to cut reliance on China.

Also: Seeking Alpha and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-08-04T10:15:59.261711-07:00
F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Air Force seeks new engine options for F-15EX and F-16 fleets

By Air Data News: Request for information signals possible challenge to decades-long Pratt & U.S. Air Force (USAF) is exploring alternative engines for the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II and Lockheed Martin F-16 , opening the door to new suppliers for fighter aircraft that have long relied on powerplants from Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace .

Also: Defense Daily
2026-08-04T02:51:25.014795-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Tekever will launch AR5 deliveries to British Army before year-end under Corvus deal

By FlightGlobal: UK-built tactical UAS is heading for operational service within the coming months. Tekever’s Project Corvus deal to equip the British Army with a new tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capability could be worth £400 million ($534 million) over an operational period of up to 10 years, the company says.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and calibredefence.co.uk
2026-08-04T06:35:11.418324-07:00