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UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Defense Policy  
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Royal Navy advances hybrid carrier air wing with Wildcat-controlled drones and future maritime uncrewed systems

The Royal Navy has demonstrated a secure network enabling Wildcat helicopters, aerial drones and ground forces to operate together over more than 200 miles. The trial supports a broader effort to develop maritime uncrewed air systems that would expand carrier air-group capability and future naval air power.

2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

By The Air Current: Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader strategy as the service races to adapt to the growing threat of long-range counter-air weapons in the Indo-Pacific.

2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Embraer  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

By Breaking Defense: The Colombian Aerospace Force said the first aircraft is expected for delivery in 2029, and that a second will follow in 2030.

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2026-08-04T10:31:43.614320-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget

By Breaking Defense: “I know there's lots of discussions on budget amounts and mechanics, but what I can tell you, as we engage with Congress, is there's a bipartisan support for increased munitions," RTX CEO Chris Calio said during a July earnings call.

2026-08-04T12:44:28.912057-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Reuters • Divya Rajagopal, Ernest Scheyder

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed seeks U.S. mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin is in talks to buy supplies of two critical minerals from U.S. ​mines, two sources familiar with the discussions said, as President Donald Trump pressures defense contractors to cut reliance on China.

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2026-08-04T10:15:59.261711-07:00