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Helicopter   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Stine Jacobsen

Denmark summons Russia’s ambassador after frigate fires flares at military helicopter

A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter conducting a routine patrol in international waters off Denmark, narrowly missing the aircraft, according to Denmark’s military. Copenhagen called the action reckless as close encounters involving Russian forces and NATO members intensify across Europe.

Also: The Guardian, CNA and Euronews
2026-09-15T00:05:51.591069-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Textron  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Navy awards first MQ-25A production contract

By FlightGlobal: Uncrewed refueller will increase striking power of carrier air wings. The US Navy (USN) has awarded the first production contract for the Boeing MQ-25A Stingray uncrewed naval refuelling aircraft.

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2026-09-14T19:49:54.971436-07:00
Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

U.S. Space Force Confirms Orbital Weapons and Details Space-Control Mission

By The War Zone: Space Force has finally confirmed it has weapons in space and has also shared details about its "space control" mission set.

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2026-09-14T16:50:43.198769-07:00
Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
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Yonhap News Agency • Kim Hyun-soo

S. Korea to additionally buy some 20 U.S. Seahawk helicopters by 2032

By Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday approved a plan to additionally purchase some 20 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters capable of detecting and attacking enemy submarines and vessels underwater, the state arms procurement agency said.

2026-09-14T19:35:01.330492-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Eurofighter   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

NATO fighters shoot down drone over Lithuania after airspace incursion

By AeroTime: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace, President Gitanas Nausėda announced.

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2026-09-14T15:38:31.173204-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Boeing will power up new VC-25B Air Force One this year ahead of 2027 first flight: USAF general

By FlightGlobal: The airframer is on contract for two VC-25B presidential transport jets. Boeing plans to power up the lead VC-25B presidential transport jet later this year, with a first flight to follow in 2027.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-09-14T14:51:13.662194-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Airmen Under Fire: Stories From Iranian Barrages On U.S. Bases

By The War Zone: Air Force Chief Of Staff Gen. Wilsbach offered vignettes of airmen performing under punishing Iranian attacks. Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

2026-09-14T12:06:11.696783-07:00