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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Europe needs a next-generation beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile as combat requirements evolve

Meteor established the benchmark for Europe’s beyond-visual-range air combat, but changing operational demands are challenging its position. The region now faces a strategic question: what capabilities, technologies and industrial priorities should define its next generation of air-to-air missiles?

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2026-08-27T11:13:38.416993-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Boeing rolls out second RAF Wedgetail in full livery

By FlightGlobal: The 737-based jet is the second of three airborne early warning aircraft purchased by the UK. Boeing has rolled out the UK Royal Air Force's second E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft in its final paint scheme.

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2026-08-27T11:35:06.018393-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Golden Dome experiments with new technology, acquisition models

By SpaceNews.com: BETHESDA, Md. — The Pentagon is testing technologies outside established military programs in Golden Dome live-fire exercises, evaluating new software and sensor-to-shooter connections for the planned U.S.

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2026-08-27T09:40:40.507162-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Embention Press Release

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

By Vertical Mag: Explore the innovative iMEDCAP system showcased in a live pilot for autonomous medical evacuation at NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026.

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2026-08-27T09:36:09.337273-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

By The War Zone: Lockheed and Raytheon are developing competing Stinger replacements now, but the Army wants to put additional designs to the test next year.

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2026-08-27T10:13:21.684090-07:00

Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

By FlightGlobal: California helicopter manufacturer plans first deliveries to M1 Support Services next spring.

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2026-08-27T09:50:14.201443-07:00

Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Mark Pomerleau

Air Force seeks more portable C2, comms approach after studying Epic Fury

By Breaking Defense: “We have to be more agile and mobile and we need a case that is carriable by one person and can be run by one or two people," Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Phillips told Breaking Defense.

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2026-08-27T09:04:51.185855-07:00

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AINonline • David Donald

Saab Details Plans For Future Fighter Tech Demonstrators

By AINonline: At air force show, the company displayed mock-up of autonomous collaborative platform.

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2026-08-27T06:36:08.103540-07:00

Europe needs a next-generation beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile as combat requirements evolve

Boeing rolls out second RAF Wedgetail in full livery

Golden Dome experiments with new technology, acquisition models

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

Air Force seeks more portable C2, comms approach after studying Epic Fury

Saab Details Plans For Future Fighter Tech Demonstrators

Boeing rolls out second RAF Wedgetail in full livery

What Europe Needs Next In Beyond-Visual-Range Air-To-Air Missiles

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

Golden Dome experiments with new technology, acquisition models

Russia receives third Su-35S fighter jet batch of 2026

As Anger Grows Over Trump Tariffs, Some in Canada Want Out of U.S. F-35 Deal

Dassault developing Rafale F5 without foreign partner

Spain clears €5.4bn MRTT joint procurement with Poland

US Air Force C-17 lands in Moscow carrying CIA Director John Ratcliffe for undisclosed talks

Pentagon awards Boeing up to $131.23 billion to produce, upgrade and sustain F-15s

HAL and Safran launch Aravalli turboshaft engine for India’s 13-ton military helicopters

U.S. Navy reveals 287-mile AIM-424 Malice as B-2 anti-ship strike and autonomous-boat trials expand maritime weapons focus

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