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Reuters • Toby Shepheard

Several men arrested after suspected explosives incident near RAF Fairford, prompting evacuations and vehicle searches

British police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford in southwest England after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offences. Local residents were evacuated from the Whelford area, while Army bomb-disposal experts examined vehicles near the base used by U.S. air forces to support strikes on Iran.

Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Major UK Security Operation Near USAF Bomber Base

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2026-09-27T01:05:43.526402-07:00
Leadership   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   NASA  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

KBR taps veteran defense executive to lead Trinzic spinoff

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — KBR is putting a veteran defense executive in charge of a $5 billion-plus government technology business as it prepares to spin off operations spanning national security, NASA and military space into an independent public company.

2026-09-26T13:36:00.163285-07:00
Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. secures authority for Golden Dome missile defense in Greenland

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The United States has secured authority to establish Golden Dome missile-defense capabilities in Greenland, opening the way for the Pentagon to expand a homeland defense network around Pituffik Space Base, where the U.S.

2026-09-26T09:30:41.801687-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Warthog, the A-10 attack jet, leaves Nellis after nearly 50 years but retirement remains distant

By Air Data News: The last A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base departed the Nevada installation on September 22, ending nearly five decades of operations at one of the most important bases in the history of the US Air Force attack jet.

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2026-09-26T02:05:13.992328-07:00
Dassault Aviation   AI   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Defense Policy   Thales  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada’s first F-35 flies while Ottawa still reviews 88-fighter purchase

By Air Data News: Canada’s first F-35A fighter has completed its maiden flight in Texas, the first flight of an aircraft destined for the country’s planned 88-jet fleet, whose size and composition remain under review by Ottawa.

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2026-09-24T05:16:20.136041-07:00
SAAB   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Canada, Saab to enter full negotiations for six GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Development follows May announcement of Saab as preferred supplier for new surveillance capability. Canada intends to acquire six Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, with Ottawa set to advance into full negotiations to purchase the type.

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2026-09-25T07:50:05.011719-07:00