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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Navy takes first C-130J for conversion into E-130J TACAMO aircraft

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the U.S. Navy for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, the next-generation aircraft for the Take Charge and Move Out mission. Northrop Grumman will provide mission systems as the E-130J succeeds the E-6B Mercury in airborne nuclear communications.

Seapower Magazine • Navy Public Affairs

Navy accepts first C-130J-30 for next-generation TACAMO fleet

Also: insidedefense.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-10-16T08:55:27.398383-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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DefenseNews.com • Eve Sampson

‘Weaponized light’: KBR’s new base defense technology pits lasers against drones

By DefenseNews.com: The Pentagon recently selected KBR's Firefly system for a pilot program to test defending U.S. military installations against adversarial drones.

Also: Army Times, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-10-16T07:05:37.495856-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

Bulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, says defence minister

By Reuters: Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone ​systems to bolster its defences after a series of drone ‌attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Friday.

Also: DefenseNews.com and Unmanned Airspace
2026-10-16T02:04:22.587588-07:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

Why US Eyes in the Sky Are So Vital to Ukraine’s Defense

By Bloomberg: In the face of Russian missile and drone attacks, Ukraine needs more than weapons to protect itself. Satellites provide a crucial early warning that a projectile has been launched, as well as information on how to intercept it.

2026-10-15T21:05:14.196653-07:00