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UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Hypersonic   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Australia’s 10-year defense technology strategy prioritizes Ghost Bat, hypersonics, lasers, AI and quantum systems

Australia’s new 10-year defense technology strategy identifies the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, hypersonic weapons, high-energy lasers, artificial intelligence and quantum systems as national priorities. The plan signals where Canberra intends to concentrate defense technology development and capability investment over the coming decade.

2026-08-04T04:44:56.482847-07:00
eVTOL   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Archer Aviation  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Archer, Korean Air to work on militarised Midnight eVTOL

By FlightGlobal: Work anticipates potential interest from South Korean procurement agency. Archer Aviation and Korean Air have teamed up to convert the US company’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for military use.

Also: Vertical Mag, eVTOL Insights and aero-defence.tech
2026-08-04T01:45:09.889798-07:00
F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US eyes alternative engines for F-15EX, F-16

By FlightGlobal: Department of War request could lead to shake-up of long running engine duopoly for two key USAF types. The US Department of War wants to assess alternative propulsion solutions for the Boeing F-15EX and Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.

Also: Air Data News
2026-08-03T21:31:07.155674-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Supply Chain   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Wall Street Journal • Heather Somerville, Scott Calvert

Anduril Weighs Baltimore Shipyard Investment to Build Drone Boats

By Wall Street Journal: The defense-tech company is in talks for a production site at historic Sparrows Point, as the Iran war has demonstrated the utility of unmanned surface vessels.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-08-03T17:14:12.434068-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Boeing 747  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’

By DefenseNews.com: Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times
2026-08-03T12:00:09.584420-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Rheinmetall unveils new guided-missile frigate projected for North American tender

By Breaking Defense: The German GMF 140 is envisioned to integrate US-sourced radar options, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles, the AEGIS Combat System, and 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells.

2026-08-03T10:45:07.372150-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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quwa.org • VIEW ALL POSTS

Leonardo and BAE Chiefs Float Earlier GCAP Service Entry as Partner Window Narrows

By quwa.org: Leonardo CEO Lorenzo Mariani says GCAP entry into service could move forward around two years from 2035, while BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn warns the window for new partner nations is closing.

Also: Janes
2026-08-03T04:28:10.908177-07:00