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Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor, with testing planned for 2027 and deployment by 2031

Lockheed Martin has introduced PAC-3 Edge, a new interceptor for the Patriot air-defense system that the company says improves on earlier generations. The U.S. Army weapon is intended to address rising demand for advanced interceptors; testing is planned for 2027, with deployment targeted for 2031.

warsight.com • Charles Forrester

Lockheed Martin announces launch of new PATRIOT PAC-3 Edge missile variant

c4defence.com • Gizem Azboy

New PAC-3 Edge Interceptor Unveiled Against Hypersonic Threats

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times

5 Sources

2026-10-15T13:04:35.322578-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI

DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

US Army eyes developing soldier-worn drone detection gear

By DefenseNews.com: The Army is in the early stages of developing and testing a wearable or lightweight device that could alert soldiers to the presence of hostile drones.

Also: Army Times and news.ssbcrack.com

3 Sources

2026-10-15T13:05:10.321331-07:00

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Military Times • Cristina Stassis

‘Revolutionary’: Bell touts MV-75 Cheyenne II as combat game changer

By Military Times: The Army's MV-75 Cheyenne II is expected to bring increased capability through its speed, range and modular open systems approach.

FlightGlobal

Bell completes assembly of first set of MV-75 nacelles

news.ssbcrack.com

U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II to Add Digital Backbone to Tiltrotor Fleet

Also: DefenseNews.com and Army Times

5 Sources

2026-10-15T12:04:49.659431-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Saab prepares to launch flight testing on Sweden’s first GlobalEye airborne early warning jet

By FlightGlobal: The aircraft is undergoing testing and verification ahead of its first flight and subsequent delivery to the Swedish air force.

aviationnews.eu

Sweden Awards Saab $123 Million Contract to Build Next-Generation Flight Control Computers for Gripen Fleet

Aviation Week

Saab Reveals First GlobalEye For Sweden

Also: defence-blog.com, Air Data News and defence-industry.eu

8 Sources

2026-10-15T11:05:08.991402-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Kratos combat drone completes first Euro flight, advances turbojet engine production

By DefenseNews.com: The company said it is positioning itself to support a range of unmanned missions with new aircraft and engine capabilities.

Also: Military Times and aero-defence.tech

3 Sources

2026-10-15T11:05:21.285971-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

Watch SpaceX launch classified mission for the US Space Force today

By Space.com: SpaceX will launch a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California this evening (Oct. 15), and you can watch the action live.

Also: Spaceflight Now and satnews.com

3 Sources

2026-10-15T11:05:22.077030-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Army Wants High-Energy Laser Weapons It Can Put On "Any Vehicle In The Motorpool"

By The War Zone: The Army sees modular laser systems not tied to specific vehicles as key to truly operationalizing and distributing counter-drone laser capabilities.

1 Source

2026-10-15T11:30:30.470699-07:00

Israel Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals Boeing

Vertical Mag • Ben Forrest

Israel signs for 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

By Vertical Mag: Under the agreement, deliveries are expected to begin in the 2030s.

2 Sources

2026-10-15T11:49:24.247478-07:00

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor, with testing planned for 2027 and deployment by 2031

Lockheed Martin announces launch of new PATRIOT PAC-3 Edge missile variant

New PAC-3 Edge Interceptor Unveiled Against Hypersonic Threats

US Army eyes developing soldier-worn drone detection gear

‘Revolutionary’: Bell touts MV-75 Cheyenne II as combat game changer

Bell completes assembly of first set of MV-75 nacelles

U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II to Add Digital Backbone to Tiltrotor Fleet

Saab prepares to launch flight testing on Sweden’s first GlobalEye airborne early warning jet

Sweden Awards Saab $123 Million Contract to Build Next-Generation Flight Control Computers for Gripen Fleet

Saab Reveals First GlobalEye For Sweden

Kratos combat drone completes first Euro flight, advances turbojet engine production

Watch SpaceX launch classified mission for the US Space Force today

Army Wants High-Energy Laser Weapons It Can Put On "Any Vehicle In The Motorpool"

Israel signs for 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

US Army eyes developing soldier-worn drone detection gear

Lockheed Martin unveils new PAC-3 Edge interceptor for Patriot systems

‘Revolutionary’: Bell touts MV-75 Cheyenne II as combat game changer

Watch SpaceX launch classified mission for the US Space Force today

Israel signs for 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

Saab prepares to launch flight testing on Sweden’s first GlobalEye airborne early warning jet

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France to receive just two Rafales in 2027 as air chief warns of fighter strain

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U.S. expands drone research and counter-drone investment, from FAA testing to $729 million Raytheon awards

U.S. Army to grow space workforce toward 1,000 and test stratospheric balloons

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