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Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

India launches competition for 60-aircraft Medium Transport Aircraft program

India has formally opened the competition for 60 new military transport aircraft, moving its long-discussed Medium Transport Aircraft program into the selection phase after years of studies and preparatory work. The launch marks a significant step toward renewing and expanding the country’s military airlift capability.

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2026-08-13T02:53:27.525743-07:00

China Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Lucy Craymer

Chinese state-linked observatory sought NZ site, spy agency says

By Reuters: New Zealand's security agency said it disrupted an attempt by a ‌Chinese state-linked observatory to install satellite-tracking infrastructure in the country, highlighting the case in its annual assessment of an increasingly dangerous espionage environment.

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2026-08-12T22:05:38.537367-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

Yonhap News Agency • Kim Eun-jung

KAI, Hyundai Rotem to team up on long-range air-to-air missiles for KF-21

By Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) and Hyundai Rotem Co. said Thursday they have agreed to jointly develop and integrate long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21 fighter jet and explore opportunities to export aircraft and weapons packages to global markets.

AeroTime

KAI and Hyundai Rotem to co-develop long-range air-to-air missile for KF-21

FlightGlobal

Hyundai Rotem, KAI to develop long-range air-to-air missile

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2026-08-12T17:53:32.408291-07:00

Satellite Space Force Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force orders two more Impulse Space vehicles for maneuvering demonstrations

By SpaceNews.com: ILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space Force has added $28 million to an existing contract with Impulse Space to provide two more maneuverable spacecraft for tactically responsive space missions, expanding the startup’s role in an effort to give military operators faster options for responding to activity in orbit.

Also: Defense Daily and satnews.com

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2026-08-12T16:45:36.832471-07:00

Supply Chain Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon missile buildup changing the factory floor

By SpaceNews.com: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Pentagon’s push to replenish missile inventories is creating an opening for a new class of manufacturers that say the problem isn’t simply a shortage of factory space.

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2026-08-12T16:10:36.583654-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Quinlan Lyte

Defeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions

By Breaking Defense: L3Harris is developing capable, affordable munitions and launched effects designed to deliver combat mass at operationally relevant scale.

Also: Unmanned Airspace and Defense Daily

3 Sources

2026-08-12T11:20:18.772220-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Accident