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DefenseNews.com • Michael Scanlon

Space Force positions SWORD training platform as cornerstone of contested‑space readiness

The U.S. Space Force is positioning the Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain (SWORD) as a cornerstone capability for maintaining space superiority, using a cloud‑integrated training platform to deliver realistic, distributed contested‑domain exercises at scale and accelerate operational readiness across Guardians, the program head says.

Also: Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-28T14:19:44.942641-08:00
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gao.gov

SDA Missile-Warning Constellation at Risk — Agency Must Be Realistic and Transparent About Delivery Challenges

By gao.gov: DOD is developing a new system—a large constellation of satellites—to detect and track missile threats. But its current efforts risk not delivering...

Also: Breaking Defense, smallsatnews.com, insidedefense.com and insidedefense.com
2026-01-28T08:09:27.596552-08:00
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Lawmakers push for stronger anti‑jam, resilient PNT funding as Space Force completes GPS III launches

By Breaking Defense: Meanwhile, House and Senate appropriators are foot-stomping the need for improvements to the GPS constellation and new, resilient alternatives.

Also: SpaceNews.com, defensehere.com, Defense Daily, orlandosentinel.com, investors.lockheedmartin.com, Lockheed Martin and 6 more
2026-01-28T09:18:32.972766-08:00
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Onboard Video Shows Ukrainian Su-25 Shot Down, Underscoring High Attrition Rates

By The War Zone: Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine. Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine.

2026-01-28T12:45:49.910120-08:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

France to Supply Ukraine Additional Mirage 2000-5 Fighters and Air-Defence Missiles

By Air Data News: Ukraine expects further military support from France, including additional Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets and interceptor missiles for its air defense systems,.

2026-01-28T12:04:13.059180-08:00
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Onboard Video Shows Ukrainian Su-25 Shot Down, Underscoring High Attrition and Vulnerability

By The War Zone: Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine. Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine.

2026-01-28T09:31:58.764874-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Leonardo’s M-346 demonstrates FITS4TOP networked pilot-training technology for EU initiative

By FlightGlobal: Leonardo has led a demonstration of live, virtual and constructive training involving its M-346 advanced jet trainer in support of an EU-backed initiative seeking to enhance the quality of military pilot instruction.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter
2026-01-28T10:20:47.477460-08:00