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China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal

China advances WZ-X flying-wing UAV testing as Wing Loong 10B targets export markets

China is continuing flight testing of the mysterious WZ-X flying-wing uncrewed aircraft, which could perform missions comparable to the RQ-180. Separately, the Wing Loong 10B is being marketed internationally with air-to-air weapons, signaling expanding ambitions for China’s advanced UAV portfolio.

2026-09-11T00:05:52.241770-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine’s New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

By The War Zone: The system’s open architecture could let Kyiv mix and match interceptors as its missile inventory evolves. The system’s open architecture could let Kyiv mix and match interceptors as its missile inventory evolves.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-09-10T13:35:16.461750-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Oregon ANG’s F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time

By The Aviationist: The Oregon ANG’s 142nd Wing deployed to Nellis AFB for three weeks in support of the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons Instructor Course (WIC), dropping live bombs from operational F-15EXs for the first time.

2026-09-10T03:15:26.778627-07:00
Satellite   Europe   LEO   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
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
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