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Space Force   AI   Defense Policy  
New York Times • David E. Sanger, Tim Balk

Trump proposes an ‘A.I. Force’ as a follow-up to the Space Force

President Donald Trump proposed creating an “A.I. Force,” positioning it as a follow-up to the Space Force while rejecting calls for new rules governing artificial intelligence. The proposal signals an emphasis on expanding military AI capabilities rather than addressing concerns about the technology’s pace or potential harms.

2026-09-19T18:05:04.044681-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI  
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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
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  
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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
2026-09-19T13:35:07.502210-07:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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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.

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2026-09-17T05:35:54.116303-07:00
F-16   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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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.

Also: defence-industry.eu and defence-industry.eu
2026-09-18T05:06:38.274395-07:00
F-16   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Associated Press • Ed White, Rebecca Boone

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

By Associated Press: A military spokesman says an F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise.

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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  
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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.

2026-09-18T01:51:07.776511-07:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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Reuters • Ben Blanchard

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

By Reuters: US defence tech firm Anduril's founder Palmer Luckey said on ​Saturday that President Donald Trump's delay in approving arms sales to Taiwan is affecting its business and ‌that he has discussed this with Trump.

2026-09-18T21:35:45.253843-07:00