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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force makes commercial satellite monitoring of GPS jamming a standing global operation

The U.S. Space Force is expanding its use of commercial satellites to detect and locate GPS jamming and other electronic interference worldwide. The initiative moves beyond an experiment, creating a standing operational role for commercial space systems in monitoring contested electromagnetic environments.

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2026-09-20T03:50:33.033125-07:00

Space Force AI Defense Policy

New York Times • David E. Sanger, Tim Balk

A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’

By New York Times: The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.

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2026-09-19T18:05:04.044681-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Air Force fighter drones to join large-scale combat exercise for first time

By Air Data News: The US Air Force (USAF) will put its new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones into a large-scale combat exercise for the first time in December, another step toward introducing uncrewed aircraft designed to operate alongside fighters.

Also: defence-industry.eu

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2026-09-19T10:35:08.258969-07:00

Saudi Arabia UAV Development & Drone Programs Middle East Airports Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Washington Post • Sammy Westfall

Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

By Washington Post: Video footage showed a large plume of black smoke rising from an area near Riyadh’s international airport.

Also: Simple Flying and lemonde.fr

3 Sources

2026-09-19T13:35:07.502210-07:00

Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Reuters • Mike Stone

Lockheed Martin Unveils Next-Generation Air-to-Air Missile, Agrees to Accelerate Production

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin unveiled on Thursday details of a next-generation air-to-air missile developed to counter threats from China and a new agreement with the Defense Department to ‌boost production as the Pentagon rebuilds munitions stockpiles.

The War Zone

Pentagon Cuts New AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Production Deal, Testing Accelerating

The War Zone

New-Build F-16s For The USAF Is An Idea That Won’t Go Away, For Good Reason

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2026-09-17T05:35:54.116303-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Danish F-35s land in Greenland for first time in major NATO Arctic drill

By AeroTime: Danish F-35s landed in Greenland for the first time during a NATO Arctic training mission involving US and Canadian fighters, a French tanker and AWACS.

Breaking Defense

First German F-35 rolls off the line

Janes

First F-35As arrive in Finland

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6 Sources

2026-09-18T05:06:38.274395-07:00

F-16 North America Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Associated Press • Ed White, Rebecca Boone

2026-09-17T13:20:24.646173-07:00

Saudi Arabia Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance Defense Deals Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Trump administration advances Saudi F-35 sale despite China security concerns

By AeroTime: The US administration has approved a possible $24.3 billion sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia, despite intelligence warnings over China and concerns about Israel's military edge.

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2026-09-18T01:51:07.776511-07:00

Space Force makes commercial satellite monitoring of GPS jamming a standing global operation

A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’

US Air Force fighter drones to join large-scale combat exercise for first time

Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

Lockheed Martin Unveils Next-Generation Air-to-Air Missile, Agrees to Accelerate Production

Pentagon Cuts New AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Production Deal, Testing Accelerating

New-Build F-16s For The USAF Is An Idea That Won’t Go Away, For Good Reason

Danish F-35s land in Greenland for first time in major NATO Arctic drill

First German F-35 rolls off the line

First F-35As arrive in Finland

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

F-16 Crashes In Michigan

Pilot ejects safely as Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan

Trump administration advances Saudi F-35 sale despite China security concerns

Space Force expands use of commercial satellites to track electronic interference

A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’

Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

US Air Force fighter drones to join large-scale combat exercise for first time

Defence firm Anduril says US delay on Taiwan arms sales affecting its business

‘Our task is to adapt right now’: Air Force leaders gather to plot future of warfare

Defence firm Anduril says US delay on Taiwan arms sales affecting its business

The US Wants China to Know It Has Weapons in Space

ASELSAN tests electronic warfare pods on Bayraktar TB2 drones

‘Our task is to adapt right now’: Air Force leaders gather to plot future of warfare

Pentagon accelerates Lockheed’s AIM-260 missile production as F-16 fleet expansion gains traction

Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan after possible bird strike; pilot ejects safely

First Finnish F-35As arrive as Germany begins production and four European operators pursue a shared-fleet model

U.S. advances possible $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia despite China, Israel concerns

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