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Helicopter   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Stine Jacobsen

Russian frigate fires two flares near Danish military helicopter as NATO eastern-flank tensions rise

A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter in international waters off Gedser, narrowly missing the aircraft, Denmark’s Armed Forces said. Copenhagen summoned Russia’s ambassador as officials linked the incident to a broader pattern of security incidents across Europe, including a drone shootdown in Lithuania.

Also: The Guardian, Financial Times, The Independent, CNA, Euronews, Kyiv Independent and cphpost.dk
2026-09-15T00:05:51.591069-07:00
Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

U.S. Space Force Confirms Orbital Weapons and Details Space-Control Mission

By The War Zone: Space Force has finally confirmed it has weapons in space and has also shared details about its "space control" mission set.

Also: SpaceWatch Global, AirForceTimes, Aviation Week, CNN, news.ssbcrack.com, Economic Times, Seeking Alpha, CNA, defence-blog.com and 5 more
2026-09-14T16:50:43.198769-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Textron  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Navy awards first MQ-25A production contract

By FlightGlobal: Uncrewed refueller will increase striking power of carrier air wings. The US Navy (USN) has awarded the first production contract for the Boeing MQ-25A Stingray uncrewed naval refuelling aircraft.

Also: The Aviationist, Air Data News, defence-industry.eu, Seeking Alpha and 4 more
2026-09-14T19:49:54.971436-07:00
Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
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Yonhap News Agency • Kim Hyun-soo

S. Korea to additionally buy some 20 U.S. Seahawk helicopters by 2032

By Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday approved a plan to additionally purchase some 20 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters capable of detecting and attacking enemy submarines and vessels underwater, the state arms procurement agency said.

2026-09-14T19:35:01.330492-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Eurofighter   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

NATO fighters shoot down drone over Lithuania after airspace incursion

By AeroTime: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace, President Gitanas Nausėda announced.

Also: NBC News, The Independent, The Guardian, Stars and Stripes, Kyiv Independent and lemonde.fr
2026-09-14T15:38:31.173204-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Boeing will power up new VC-25B Air Force One this year ahead of 2027 first flight: USAF general

By FlightGlobal: The airframer is on contract for two VC-25B presidential transport jets. Boeing plans to power up the lead VC-25B presidential transport jet later this year, with a first flight to follow in 2027.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-09-14T14:51:13.662194-07:00