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GCAP opens Turin engineering hub as Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor

Edgewing has opened a Turin engineering hub bringing together UK, Italian and Japanese teams to develop the Global Combat Air Programme’s next-generation fighter. Separately, Lockheed Martin unveiled PAC-3 Edge, an interceptor with a new seeker, upgraded flight controls and a Northrop Grumman-supplied multi-pulse rocket motor, designed to counter hypersonic threats.

The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Edgewing Opens New Engineering Hub in Italy

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2026-10-10T06:35:53.265378-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Why are the pioneering F-117 stealth jets still valuable to the US Air Force?

By Air Data News: Retired from combat service in 2008, the Nighthawk continues to fly for military exercises and technology tests, with support planned through 2034 Nearly two decades after its official retirement, the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk remains a useful aircraft for the United States Air Force (USAF) .

2026-10-10T03:55:07.784796-07:00
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Navy Times • Daniel Terrill

Pentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition

By Navy Times: The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.

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2026-10-08T07:15:38.407925-07:00
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Washington Post • Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe, Tara Copp

Army report cites systemic flaws that led to fatal DCA midair collision

By Washington Post: The Army’s investigative report on the lethal Black Hawk collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 cites numerous systemic flaws.

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2026-10-08T08:04:50.084913-07:00