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Associated Press • The Associated Press

CENTCOM chief completes 10-day Middle East tour as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to return

Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, visited six West Asian nations and the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a 10-day regional tour. The trip came amid heightened tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, as the carrier prepares to return.

Also: The Independent and Economic Times
2026-08-16T01:05:20.139747-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

Romania shoots down drone breaching its airspace

By Reuters: A Spanish F-18 fighter jet pilot on a ​NATO air policing mission shot down a drone ‌illegally breaching Romanian national airspace, the fourth unmanned aircraft the country has shot down this year, Romania's defence ministry said on Sunday.

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2026-08-15T20:50:01.156498-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Sukhoi plans to test sixth-generation technologies with Su-57D

By Air Data News: Two-seat version of the Felon could be used to develop combat AI and more complex control of Russia intends to use the two-seat Su-57D to test technologies associated with a future sixth generation of combat aircraft, according to Mikhail Strelets, director of the Sukhoi Design Bureau.

2026-08-15T09:12:45.987730-07:00
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Associated Press • Ben Finley, Didi Tang

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

By Associated Press: President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of the nation’s aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships.

Also: The Independent
2026-08-15T05:51:12.401170-07:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Has Uzbekistan received Chinese J-10 fighters? What we know so far

By Air Data News: Uzbekistan may be moving closer to becoming another operator of China’s Chengdu J-10CE fighter, but publicly available information still falls short of confirming reports that the aircraft have already been delivered.

Also: aviationnews.eu
2026-08-15T04:04:57.718510-07:00
Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
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Reuters

Pentagon signs deals with Boeing, RTX to boost missile interceptor component production

By Reuters: The Pentagon on ​Friday announced framework ‌agreements with Boeing and ​RTX to ​increase production of ⁠components of ​SM-3 Block ​IIA and SM-3 Block IB munitions.

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2026-08-14T05:35:29.187229-07:00
Helicopter   Hydrogen   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Vertical Mag • HAL Press Release

HAL strengthens partnership for Prachand light combat helicopter production

By Vertical Mag: Explore the Prachand light combat helicopter and learn about HAL's partnership with Adani Defence and BEML in its production.

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2026-08-14T05:36:02.931274-07:00