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F-16   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Associated Press • Ed White, Rebecca Boone

Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan after possible bird strike; pilot ejects safely

An F-16 assigned to the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing crashed near Traverse City, Michigan, during a routine training mission from the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center on Sept. 20, 2026. The pilot ejected safely and was reported in stable condition; radio traffic indicated a possible bird strike.

The War Zone • Howard Altman

F-16 Crashes In Michigan

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2026-09-17T13:20:24.646173-07:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

Lockheed Martin Unveils Next-Generation Air-to-Air Missile, Agrees to Accelerate Production

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin unveiled on Thursday details of a next-generation air-to-air missile developed to counter threats from ​China and a new agreement with the Defense Department to ‌boost production as the Pentagon rebuilds munitions stockpiles.

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2026-09-17T05:35:54.116303-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Embraer working with undisclosed Super Tucano operator to add counter-UAS capability

By FlightGlobal: The airframer is already marketing the A-29NX as a cost-effective option for air-to-air counter-drone defence. Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is working with one of its existing customers to certify a counter-UAS capability to the company's A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprop.

2026-09-17T13:35:38.158506-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy should target carriers in fight with China, report says

By DefenseNews.com: A U.S. think tank devised a strategy to target Chinese aircraft carriers by using similar tactics that China has planned against American ships.

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2026-09-17T10:21:18.306161-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Eurofighter   F-16   Europe   Airports   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Poland issues air attack alert as Russian jet drone nears border

By AeroTime: Poland scrambled fighters, issued an air attack alert and suspended flights at two airports as a Russian jet-powered drone approached its border.

2026-09-17T04:21:07.847928-07:00