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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

U.S. Air Force to begin year-round operations at rebuilt Pacific airfields

The U.S. Air Force is preparing to reactivate a group of reconstructed World War II-era bases for sustained, high-tempo flight operations. The move supports a strategy of dispersing aircraft and other assets across the Pacific as the United States prepares for the possibility of a future conflict with China.

2026-11-04T13:34:20.411450-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Pakistan Joins Air-to-Air Missile Club With Successful Test Of Fa’az

By The War Zone: The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons. The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons.

2026-11-04T12:50:41.454965-08:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon backs LeoLabs radar expansion with $150 million loan commitment

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2026-11-04T13:25:40.922664-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Textron  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition

By The War Zone: Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.

2026-11-04T09:55:18.558447-08:00
aviation   Event   Europe  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

RIAT organiser announces show’s permanent move to Boscombe Down site

By FlightGlobal: Annual event will relocate to new location from next year, following cancellation of show in July 2026. The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has a new home, with the show’s organiser having decided to permanently move it from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following the 2026 event's cancellation.

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2026-11-04T07:05:33.076529-08:00
China   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

By Breaking Defense: “Under-resourcing” the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) “could risk undermining the ability of military leaders and civilian policymakers to understand” Beijing’s aerospace strategy and military prowess, according to a letter addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.

2026-11-04T09:04:49.632944-08:00