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Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Rheinmetall unveils GMF 140 guided-missile frigate for North American tender

Rheinmetall’s proposed GMF 140 frigate is designed around US-sourced radar options, the AEGIS Combat System, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles. The vessel would also carry 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells, positioning it for a future North American naval procurement competition.

2026-08-03T10:45:07.372150-07:00
Accident   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US KC-135 damaged over Iraq returns to service with new tail section

By FlightGlobal: A vertical stabiliser from a retired jet was used to replace a stabiliser sheared off by a mid-air collision. A Boeing KC-135 aerial refuelling jet that was seriously damaged in March during a mid-air collision has returned to service after extensive repairs.

Also: The Aviationist
2026-08-03T11:00:18.124963-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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quwa.org • VIEW ALL POSTS

Leonardo and BAE Chiefs Float Earlier GCAP Service Entry as Partner Window Narrows

By quwa.org: Leonardo CEO Lorenzo Mariani says GCAP entry into service could move forward around two years from 2035, while BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn warns the window for new partner nations is closing.

2026-08-03T04:28:10.908177-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Northrop gets $3B framework deal to increase motor production for PAC-3, THAAD

By Breaking Defense: The deal will allow Northrop to stand up production as a second supplier of solid rocket motors for the PAC-3 interceptor.

Also: The War Zone, Reuters, Bloomberg, Aerotech News, The Independent, insidedefense.com, defence-industry.eu, Northrop Grumman, Seeking Alpha and 3 more
2026-08-03T05:31:14.955872-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Airbus   Thales  
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement

By SpaceNews.com: Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain.

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2026-08-03T05:33:01.855788-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Dassault Aviation   AI   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

French Air Force Seeks Earlier Rafale F4 Deliveries Amid Fleet Overuse

By AeroTime: France’s Air Force chief says Rafale fighters are being overused and wants more F4 fighters quickly instead of waiting until 2033 for the F5 standard.

2026-08-03T04:59:13.461085-07:00