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Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Gravitics to build three orbital carriers for Lockheed Martin’s Golden Dome missile-defense demonstrations

Gravitics was selected by Lockheed Martin to build three spacecraft, described as “orbital carriers,” for demonstrations of space-based missile-defense technologies under the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program, according to regulatory filings. The selection adds a spacecraft builder to a major U.S. effort focused on missile defense in orbit.

2026-08-31T05:15:40.840971-07:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airbus  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

RAF A400M Deploys U.S. and Royal Marines, JLTVs to Strategic Arctic Island

By AeroTime: A Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft delivered US Marines, UK Royal Marines and two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to Jan Mayen on August 29, 2026, placing ground forces on a Norwegian island north of the Greenland-Iceland-UK (GIUK) gap.

2026-08-31T04:50:08.546441-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

By Reuters: The United States and Indonesia launched their annual joint military exercises on Monday, the first since announcing a new defence partnership this ​year, with drills from tactical airborne jumps and missile firing to ‌jungle training and cyber defence.

2026-08-31T04:50:35.346630-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Associated Press • David Rising

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

By Associated Press: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry says the attack Monday comes after the U.S.

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2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

By FlightGlobal: Flight timed to coincide with major national holiday. The first Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hurjet advanced jet trainer destined for air force service has conducted its first flight.

2026-08-30T20:35:35.991692-07:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

By Air Data News: Official footage shows at least six Chinese-built jets, providing the first firm evidence that the Central Asian country has acquired Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has received its first Chengdu J-10CE fighters , ending months of speculation over a previously unverified acquisition of the Chinese combat aircraft.

2026-08-30T12:05:01.101019-07:00
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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

First production HÜRJET jet trainer completes maiden flight

By defence-blog.com: Key Points Turs first production HÜRJET jet trainer completed its maiden flight on Victory Day, August 30, moving the program from prototype to production.

2026-08-30T02:21:01.380583-07:00