UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat could be commanded by U.S. pilots to enable cross-allied Collaborative Combat Aircraft operations

New reporting suggests Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat fighter-style drone concept could be controlled by U.S. pilots, enabling more fluid Collaborative Combat Aircraft teaming during high-intensity combat. The capability is framed as a potential operational advantage for U.S. and Australian airpower in contested environments.

2026-07-27T16:51:26.486040-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Sphinx Defense wins $287 million contract for strategic satellite communications software

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded Sphinx Defense a $287 million contract to develop ground software for the next generation of military satellite communications that will underpin the nation’s strategic nuclear command, control and communications system.

Also: Via Satellite, Defense Daily and insidedefense.com
2026-07-27T12:20:40.514862-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Second B-52 For Radar Upgrade Testing Still In Modifications

By Aviation Week: A B-52 crash has delayed a radar upgrade program as Air Force searches for replacement test aircraft, while second modified bomber awaits late 2027 availability.

2026-07-27T11:06:26.523666-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
Reuters

Polish TNT producer Nitro-Chem plans expansion to UK with BAE Systems

By Reuters: Poland's Nitro-Chem, a major supplier of trinitrotoluene (TNT) for NATO countries' armies, ​has signed a letter of intent ‌with defence company BAE Systems to build a production plant in Britain, the Polish Defence ​Ministry said on Monday.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-07-27T09:06:13.336308-07:00