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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

South Korea receives first production KF-21, advancing 120-fighter fleet toward 2026 service entry

The Republic of Korea Air Force has taken delivery of its first serial-production Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae, following development and flight testing. The milestone begins the fighter’s transition toward operational service, with formal entry planned for late 2026 as South Korea moves toward a 120-aircraft fleet.

Also: koreatimes.co.kr and Yonhap News Agency
2026-09-22T12:06:56.994843-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Australia’s MQ-4C, MC-55A, and P-8A hit key milestones

By FlightGlobal: Advanced RAAF platforms greatly boost Australia’s surveillance reach. Three critical Royal Australian Air Force assets have achieved milestones, boosting the country’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

Also: aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com and uasvision.com
2026-09-22T21:50:03.414739-07:00
F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, pilot ejects

By AeroTime: A USAF F-16 fighter jet has crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. The pilot ejected and was injured, according to a base spokesperson.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, aviationnews.eu, Simple Flying, Aviation24, Aviation A2Z, The Aviationist, The Guardian, The Independent and 10 more
2026-09-22T08:08:26.674279-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Boeing  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

Boeing’s Insitu and Gogo test satellite-linked military drone as an alternative to Starlink

By Reuters: Boeing's ​drone subsidiary Insitu and aviation Wi-Fi provider Gogo have successfully ‌tested a military drone using satellite communications, the companies said on Tuesday, underscoring growing efforts by governments and defense firms to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink.

Also: Economic Times, CNA and euro-sd.com
2026-09-22T13:50:26.775894-07:00
AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Stephen Nellis

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

By Reuters: Microsoft on Tuesday said it will give the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency direct, on-site access to its latest quantum ​computing hardware as part of a new research center the company ‌opened in Maryland alongside the University of Maryland and other industry partners.

Also: CNA
2026-09-22T13:21:35.651935-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force acquisitions chief unconvinced by industry proposals for survivable tanker

By FlightGlobal: The service will now expand its focus on how to more broadly ensure tanker access in contested zones. After much fanfare about plans to develop a next-generation tanker aircraft, the US Air Force is now walking back its ambitions.

2026-09-22T10:05:32.585669-07:00