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China   Hypersonic   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

China develops hypersonic glide vehicle capable of launching air-to-air weapons against high-value aircraft

China’s military has developed a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to launch air-to-air weapons against high-value targets, including command-and-control aircraft, at ranges of thousands of miles. The capability could extend the threat envelope facing airborne battle-management and support platforms central to military operations.

Also: Economic Times and Seeking Alpha
2026-08-24T06:21:34.576713-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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Economic Times • Manu Pubby

European satellite firm ICEYE sets up India arm, eyes defence deals

By Economic Times: European satellite firm ICEYE has launched a new Indian establishment for defense and security cooperation. This expansion targets India's significant defense and space market opportunities.

2026-08-24T06:05:55.783212-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Russia says UK’s plan to hand Ukraine Storm Shadow blueprints pours fuel on fire

By AeroTime: Russia has accused the UK of "pouring fuel on the fire" over plans to provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow blueprints to help establish local assembly lines.

2026-08-24T06:20:05.653292-07:00
F-16   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Hungarian Air Force Gripen crashes near Szolnok, pilot ejects safely

By Air Data News: Accident comes only two months after Hungary completed the expansion of its Saab fighter fleet to 18 Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter crashed near Szolnok , Hungary, on Monday, August 24, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Associated Press, Aviation24, Aviation Safety Network and Aviation24
2026-08-24T02:21:49.256768-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 runs off runway at Makassar airport

By AeroTime: An Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 fighter ran off a runway at Makassar’s Sultan Hasanuddin Airport. The cause and crew’s condition remain undisclosed.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Aviation Safety Network and en.antaranews.com
2026-08-24T03:50:00.373732-07:00