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Associated Press

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters after US-Iran exchange of fire

The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over the country’s territorial waters on Monday, according to the Defense Ministry. The incident followed an exchange of fire between the United States and Iran over the weekend, marking the first reported action in a month.

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2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

By FlightGlobal: Flight timed to coincide with major national holiday. The first Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hurjet advanced jet trainer destined for air force service has conducted its first flight.

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2026-08-30T20:35:35.991692-07:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

By Air Data News: Official footage shows at least six Chinese-built jets, providing the first firm evidence that the Central Asian country has acquired Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has received its first Chengdu J-10CE fighters , ending months of speculation over a previously unverified acquisition of the Chinese combat aircraft.

The Aviationist

Uzbekistan Unveils its Chinese J-10CE Fighters

FlightGlobal

Uzbekistan reveals its first Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets

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2026-08-30T12:05:01.101019-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

First production HÜRJET jet trainer completes maiden flight

By defence-blog.com: Key Points Turs first production HÜRJET jet trainer completed its maiden flight on Victory Day, August 30, moving the program from prototype to production.

aviationnews.eu

Turkey’s First Production Hürjet Trainer Completes Maiden Flight

AeroTime

Turkey’s supersonic Hürjet completes maiden flight

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2026-08-30T02:21:01.380583-07:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Greece to build €3.1B integrated air defense network with Israel

By AeroTime: Greece is advancing a €3.1 billion program to build a nationwide air defense network using Israeli systems against aircraft, drones and missiles.

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2026-08-30T07:05:03.693599-07:00

F-16 SAAB Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Sweden to send Gripen fighters to patrol Finland’s border with Russia, SVT reports

By AeroTime: Sweden will send Gripen fighters to patrol areas near Finland's border with Russia after Helsinki requested military support, SVT reports.

The War Zone

Saab's Gripen F Two-Seater Takes To The Air For The First Time

aviationnews.eu

Saab’s Two-Seat Gripen F Fighter Completes Maiden Flight

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2026-08-28T02:50:07.102452-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

F-35 program cost jumps US$51 billion as fighter prices rise again

By Air Data News: The estimated acquisition cost of the F-35 program has increased by US$51 billion, with a new Pentagon assessment also projecting higher unit costs for all three versions of the fighter after more than a decade in which increasing production helped drive prices sharply lower.

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2026-08-29T03:06:49.305224-07:00

F-16 Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Boeing

Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters after US-Iran exchange of fire

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

Uzbekistan Unveils its Chinese J-10CE Fighters

Uzbekistan reveals its first Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets

First production HÜRJET jet trainer completes maiden flight

Turkey’s First Production Hürjet Trainer Completes Maiden Flight

Turkey’s supersonic Hürjet completes maiden flight

Greece to build €3.1B integrated air defense network with Israel

Sweden to send Gripen fighters to patrol Finland’s border with Russia, SVT reports

Saab's Gripen F Two-Seater Takes To The Air For The First Time

Saab’s Two-Seat Gripen F Fighter Completes Maiden Flight

F-35 program cost jumps US$51 billion as fighter prices rise again

F-35 lifetime price tag dips beneath $2 trillion even as buying costs rise

Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion ceiling contract for F-15 production, modernization

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing F-15 contract with $131 billion ceiling through 2037

United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

First production HÜRJET jet trainer completes maiden flight

Greece to build €3.1B integrated air defense network with Israel

South Korea Launches Next Generation Fighter Program

C-390, C-130J or A400M: What could decide India’s huge airlifter competition?

South Korea Launches Next Generation Fighter Program

Lockheed outlines industrial package for Peru F-16 buy

U.S. Expanding B-52 Bomber Capacity At Moron Air Base In Spain

Saab’s Gripen F two-seater completes maiden flight as Brazil orders eight

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing F-15 contract with $131.23 billion ceiling through 2037

Lockheed Martin pitches Peru a $1.8 billion industrial package tied to 12 F-16 Block 70s

Pentagon raises estimated F-35 acquisition cost by $51 billion to $536.2 billion as unit prices rise

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