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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

India moves to join France’s FCAS after split with Germany

India has begun efforts to join France’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), following the collapse of the French-German partnership behind the sixth-generation fighter program. The move could reshape FCAS participation and deepen defense-industrial ties between India and France as Paris reassesses the program’s international partnerships.

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2026-08-10T01:47:20.946412-07:00

Africa Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

U.S. Embassy Reports Incident Involving Military Aircraft Near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti

By AeroTime: The United States (US) Embassy in Djibouti has reported an incident involving a US military aircraft in the vicinity of Chabelley Airfield.

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2026-08-10T01:17:36.828637-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

By Air Data News: The UK Ministry of Defence has launched the procurement process for a new advanced jet trainer that will replace the Royal Air Force's BAE Systems Hawk fleet and eventually become the aircraft flown by the Red Arrows display team.

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2026-08-09T13:50:49.323430-07:00

ATC GA North America Aviation Safety & Regulation

Reuters • Dietrich Knauth

NORAD intercepts two aircraft as Trump watches golf tourney in New Jersey

By Reuters: North American Aerospace Defense Command on Sunday intercepted ‌two general aviation aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions as President Donald Trump attended a tournament at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD and tass.com

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2026-08-09T14:18:04.369178-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

How the USAF turned collaborative combat aircraft into a wartime priority

By Air Data News: The first production YFQ-44A and the start of FQ-42A manufacturing illustrate how quickly the Air Force is fielding U.S.

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2026-08-09T03:30:46.918361-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada sells 10 retired Hercules transports for firefighting conversion

By Air Data News: The conditional sale was announced during the Abbotsford International Airshow, several months after the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) retired its fleet of 12 CC-130Hs.

Also: c-130.net

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2026-08-09T04:45:35.383104-07:00

Accident Boeing

The War Zone • Howard Altman

KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop

By The War Zone: The KC-135 made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv with half its tail sheared off following the collision that occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag

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2026-08-07T10:12:14.344399-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Associated Press • Leer En Español

2026-08-08T04:14:30.688720-07:00

India moves to join France’s FCAS after split with Germany

U.S. Embassy Reports Incident Involving Military Aircraft Near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti

RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

NORAD intercepts two aircraft as Trump watches golf tourney in New Jersey

How the USAF turned collaborative combat aircraft into a wartime priority

Canada sells 10 retired Hercules transports for firefighting conversion

KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop

A drone likely from Ukraine explodes in Bulgaria near a gas pipeline

Bulgaria says drone explodes in its airspace, no damage

Unidentified Drone Enters Bulgarian Airspace and Crashes Near Romanian Border and Gas Pipeline

India moves to join France’s FCAS after split with Germany

U.S. Embassy Reports Incident Involving Military Aircraft Near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti

NORAD intercepts two aircraft as Trump watches golf tourney in New Jersey

RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline

Canada sells 10 retired Hercules transports for firefighting conversion

How the USAF turned collaborative combat aircraft into a wartime priority

Schiess confirmed as third Space Force chief

Swiss visit to Japan fuels speculation over possible GCAP cooperation

Drones spotted above German military base two days after suspected drone attack

New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan’s Main Airport During Invasion Drill

KC-135 damaged in deadly Iraq collision arrives at Tinker AFB for repairs

Senate confirms Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess as Space Force’s third chief of space operations

Taiwan Deploys M1A2T Abrams Tanks to Taoyuan Airport in Invasion Drill

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