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DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

U.S. Space Force plans to add 10,000 Guardians over five years

The U.S. Space Force plans to add 10,000 uniformed Guardians over the next five years, doubling its ranks. The personnel expansion would substantially increase the service’s uniformed force and marks a major growth plan for the military space service.

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2026-09-15T09:50:33.502355-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag • Courtney Albon

Space Force Provides Electronic Warfare Support in U.S. Operations Against Iran

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Guardians are playing a critical role in U.S. operations against Iran, providing electronic warfare effects to stifle enemy air defense and communication systems.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-09-15T06:05:46.189341-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Budget impasse imperils 1 in 10 Space Force programs, new chief says

By Breaking Defense: “We’re thankful that we have a [continuing resolution] going into October [1], but I would really be more thankful if we had a budget,” said Chief of Space Operations Gen.

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2026-09-15T09:05:47.384072-07:00

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Via Satellite • Jeffrey Hill

NextNav's 5G-Powered 3D PNT Inches Closer to GPS Accuracy During Outdoor Demonstration

By Via Satellite: Positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) company NextNav achieved single-digit-meter positioning performance using standards-based 5G Positioning Reference Signals (PRS) during a field test over the air in both outdoor and indoor environments, the company announced Tuesday.

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2026-09-15T09:05:36.323834-07:00

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Reuters • Ed Ou

Night flight operations aboard USS George Washington amid tensions with Iran

By Reuters: Fighter jets took off and landed on the USS George Washington during night flight operations in the Middle East, where the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was deployed to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln amid tensions with Iran.

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2026-09-15T07:36:53.426605-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France orders Rafale F5 radar, engine and EW work ahead of launch

By AeroTime: France has ordered early development work on five Rafale F5 systems, including the RBE2-XG radar, SPECTRA F5 suite and M88 T-REX engine.

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2026-09-15T06:21:55.466953-07:00

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Military Times • Katie Livingstone

Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East

By Military Times: Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in the Middle East.

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2026-09-15T06:52:04.575843-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Thales targets LMM exports as it launches new UK technology strategy

By FlightGlobal: Company details importance of international sales in sustaining production in Belfast. Thales sees strong opportunity to secure additional export sales of its UK-produced lightweight modular missile (LMM), having dramatically increased output of the defensive weapon since the war in Ukraine began in early 2022.

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2026-09-15T07:20:20.238307-07:00

U.S. Space Force plans to add 10,000 Guardians over five years

Space Force Provides Electronic Warfare Support in U.S. Operations Against Iran

Budget impasse imperils 1 in 10 Space Force programs, new chief says

NextNav's 5G-Powered 3D PNT Inches Closer to GPS Accuracy During Outdoor Demonstration

Night flight operations aboard USS George Washington amid tensions with Iran

France orders Rafale F5 radar, engine and EW work ahead of launch

Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East

Thales targets LMM exports as it launches new UK technology strategy

US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years

Budget impasse imperils 1 in 10 Space Force programs, new chief says

NextNav's 5G-Powered 3D PNT Inches Closer to GPS Accuracy During Outdoor Demonstration

Space Force Provides Electronic Warfare Support in U.S. Operations Against Iran

Night flight operations aboard USS George Washington amid tensions with Iran

Thales targets LMM exports as it launches new UK technology strategy

EXCLUSIVE: Pratt licenses Hermeus to build F100 fighter jet engine

Turkey certifies military training aircraft as safe, a first for local authorities

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GA-ASI expands uncrewed aircraft portfolio with FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft and Mojave STOL

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L3Harris wins $4.7 billion PAC-3 propulsion award and $60 million U.S. Air Force sensor contract

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Pentagon seeks AI to turn space, missile data into operational threat assessments within seconds

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