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Rheinmetall expects ATACMS production revenue in Germany from 2028, Boxer deal by year-end

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told Reuters that a planned joint production line with Lockheed Martin in Germany could generate initial ATACMS missile revenue in 2028. He said demand may remain strong for at least 15 years and expects a Boxer vehicle deal by the end of 2025.

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2026-08-07T01:44:41.834486-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukraine’s ballistic missile tests show ‘strong potential’: Zelenskyy

By AeroTime: Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s domestic ballistic missile tests showed “strong potential,” but the design has yet to become an operational weapon.

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2026-08-07T00:59:17.155074-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

U.S. Navy Aircraft Demonstrate AI for Anti-Submarine and Maritime Patrol Missions

By FlightGlobal: Artificial intelligence shows promise in key maritime surveillance activities. A pair of demonstrations involving US Navy aircraft shows the potential for artificial intelligence in the anti-submarine and maritime patrol missions.

indiastrategic.in

Tech Demo Proves Out MQ-4C Triton and P-8 Poseidon Enhanced Interoperability

interestingengineering.com

Boeing’s Ghost Bat drone flies multiple sorties to show deployment readiness

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2026-08-06T23:59:51.117888-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for conflict with China

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would direct the Pentagon to strengthen the U.S.

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2026-08-07T02:14:56.788447-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are Now In Production

By The War Zone: Despite the setback of a crash this week, Kratos says the Valkyrie program is ramping up for the Marines and other customers globally.

aviationnews.eu

Northrop Grumman and Boeing Achieve First Automated Manned-Unmanned Teaming for Maritime Defense

dronelife.com

Robinson Unmanned Advances in Drone Dominance Program as Pentagon Focuses on Production at Scale

Also: mrobusinesstoday.com, nextgendefense.com and maritime-executive.com

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2026-08-06T11:33:46.106897-07:00

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Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

USAF Looks For Answers To Remedy Supply Bottlenecks For F-15EX and F-16 Engines

By Aviation Today: Air Force is searching for answers on how to remedy supply chain bottlenecks in building engines for the service’s F-15EX fighter by Boeing and F-16 by Lockheed Martin.

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2026-08-06T13:11:50.383052-07:00

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Aviation Today • Calvin Biesecker

DoD Considers $820 Million Loan to Drone Company to Mass-Produce Components

By Aviation Today: The four-year-old OSC originally had just under $1 billion in total authority for loans—which typically have been made to support shoring up the domestic supply base for critical materials—but that amount has been increased to over $210 billion during the Trump administration.

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2026-08-06T13:11:50.600346-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Boeing Air Force One delays worsen as report reveals interior design problems

By AeroTime: A new Pentagon report blames interior design problems and certification issues for delays of Boeing’s two new VC-25B presidential aircraft.

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2026-08-06T08:44:19.374031-07:00

Rheinmetall expects ATACMS production revenue in Germany from 2028, Boxer deal by year-end

Ukraine’s ballistic missile tests show ‘strong potential’: Zelenskyy

U.S. Navy Aircraft Demonstrate AI for Anti-Submarine and Maritime Patrol Missions

Tech Demo Proves Out MQ-4C Triton and P-8 Poseidon Enhanced Interoperability

Boeing’s Ghost Bat drone flies multiple sorties to show deployment readiness

Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for conflict with China

XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are Now In Production

Northrop Grumman and Boeing Achieve First Automated Manned-Unmanned Teaming for Maritime Defense

Robinson Unmanned Advances in Drone Dominance Program as Pentagon Focuses on Production at Scale

USAF Looks For Answers To Remedy Supply Bottlenecks For F-15EX and F-16 Engines

DoD Considers $820 Million Loan to Drone Company to Mass-Produce Components

Boeing Air Force One delays worsen as report reveals interior design problems

Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for conflict with China

Rheinmetall CEO expects ATACMS revenues from 2028, Boxer deal by year-end

Ukraine’s ballistic missile tests show ‘strong potential’: Zelenskyy

U.S. Navy Aircraft Demonstrate AI for Anti-Submarine and Maritime Patrol Missions

USAF Looks For Answers To Remedy Supply Bottlenecks For F-15EX and F-16 Engines

DoD Considers $820 Million Loan to Drone Company to Mass-Produce Components

Lithuania warns Russia could use Ukrainian drones in false flag attack

Defense Startup Hadrian Valued at $7.87 Billion in New Round

Paramount’s Mwari gets Aselsan sensor as focus shifts to counter-drone mission

Finland and Sweden make first-ever appearance to RAAF’s Exercise Pitch Black

Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390s in first Latin American sale outside Brazil

U.S. Navy seeks uncrewed aircraft for ultra-long-range carrier strike in the Pacific

Military services advance networked maritime operations with autonomous aircraft, drones and surface vessels

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing $75 million contract to begin long-range JDAM production

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