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Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Oregon ANG F-15EXs Drop Live Air-to-Ground Weapons for First Time During WIC Training

The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing deployed to Nellis Air Force Base for three weeks of Weapons Instructor Course training, where operational F-15EX fighters released live air-to-ground weapons for the first time—expanding the aircraft’s role beyond its original air-to-air mission focus.

Also: The War Zone
2026-09-10T03:15:26.778627-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low

EXCLUSIVE: UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite services

By Reuters: Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, deepening its reliance on Elon Musk's company for military communications despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S.

Also: thenextweb.com, CNA and 3 more
2026-09-10T04:36:19.615463-07:00
SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities

By defence-industry.eu: The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.

Also: FlightGlobal, Air Data News, AeroTime, Janes, Aviation Week, aviation-defence-universe.com, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, UK Defence Journal and 3 more
2026-09-09T23:54:09.280618-07:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

Iran Damages US A-10, F-15s with Missile Attack on Air Base in Jordan

By Air & Space Forces Mag: An A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15E Strike Eagles were damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan.

Also: The Aviationist, AeroTime and The Independent
2026-09-09T20:06:16.212234-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Angolan navy receives six HT-100 uncrewed helicopters from EDGE Group

By FlightGlobal: VTOL assets will be employed from decks of Luanda's new naval corvettes. Angola has taken delivery of six Anavia HT-100 uncrewed rotorcraft from EDGE Group, following a successful test campaign.

2026-09-10T04:05:52.448275-07:00
Aerial Firefighting   Helicopter  
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Associated Press • ANDI JATMIKO, Edna Tarigan

Japan deploys equipment to Indonesia's Borneo to help fight wildfires causing toxic haze

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | Crew members have a briefing near one of the Chinook helicopters which will be used to help battle forest fires on Kalimantan Island, on the deck of Japanese tank landing ship JS Kunisaki after its arrival at Kijing Port in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Thursday, Sept.

Also: The Independent and english.kyodonews.net
2026-09-10T00:38:05.743641-07:00