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Wall Street Journal • Jillian Kay Melchior

Russia deploys jet-powered attack drones against Ukraine as Kyiv tests counter-drone defenses

Russia attacked Ukraine with 116 drones in one October night, including 95 jet-powered aircraft, while reports describe newer Russian drones reaching speeds of up to 600 km/h. Ukraine is developing interceptor drones and may also have diverted incoming missiles by disrupting their navigation, underscoring a widening contest between attack systems and defenses.

2026-10-11T09:49:20.445090-07:00
Hypersonic   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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DefenseNews.com

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor designed to counter hypersonic threats

By DefenseNews.com: Lockheed Martin said PAC-3 Edge incorporates a new seeker, upgraded flight controls and a multi-pulse rocket motor supplied by Northrop Grumman.

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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