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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab’s Project Skynapse uses AI-augmented simulation to reshape Gripen fighter training

Saab is developing Project Skynapse, an AI-augmented, simulator-based approach intended to “gamify” Gripen fighter training. The effort points to a shift in how combat-aircraft operators could learn and practice, using simulation and artificial intelligence to make training more engaging and adaptive.

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2026-09-02T04:35:53.546190-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

New York Times • John Ismay, Simon Ducroquet

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

By New York Times: Iranian attacks have upended the Navy’s supply chain in the Middle East, causing a strain on the aircraft carriers, destroyers and amphibious ships that are being kept in the region indefinitely.

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2026-09-02T03:05:16.538073-07:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Axios • Colin Demarest

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

By Axios: "Not sure the time frame, but we'll be ready," Boeing's Steve Parker told reporters in London.

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2026-09-02T03:51:14.987132-07:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

By AeroTime: A Chinese YY-20 tanker refueled an Egyptian Rafale during Eagles of Civilization 2026, a documented first involving a Western-built fighter.

Also: The Aviationist and defensemirror.com

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2026-09-02T01:35:14.785442-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

Associated Press • Anton L. Delgado, Sakchai Lalit

Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea

By Associated Press: The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in Thailand after nearly nine months at sea supporting U.S. operations against Iran.

Wall Street Journal

After 286 Days at Sea, 5,000 Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Dock in Thailand

The Guardian

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

Also: Washington Post, Associated Press, Reuters, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, Aerotech News, Economic Times, The Independent, CNA and 11 more

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2026-09-01T18:20:24.982153-07:00

Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Muon Space

The Commercial-First Shift in National Security Space

By Payload: For decades, the model for building national security space systems was relatively straightforward. The government defined a mission, established requirements, funded a spacecraft designed specifically to meet them, and ultimately owned and operated the resulting capability.

Also: The Space Review and Space Policy Online

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2026-09-01T19:20:11.146349-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

CNBC • Luke Fountain

U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war

By CNBC: U.S. Central Command announced new strikes around the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on ships and U.S. military personnel. Iran said it retaliated.

Also: AirForceTimes

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2026-09-01T10:05:15.329264-07:00

Aircraft Carrier UAV Development & Drone Programs Military Aircraft Procurement

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

U.S. Navy Revisits the Carrier-Based Combat Drone Concept It Abandoned a Decade Ago

By The War Zone: A carrier drone with a heavy weapons capacity, long reach, and the ability to operate in heavily contested airspace is just what the junked X-47B was designed to offer.

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2026-09-01T12:33:17.428761-07:00

Saab’s Project Skynapse uses AI-augmented simulation to reshape Gripen fighter training

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea

After 286 Days at Sea, 5,000 Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Dock in Thailand

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

The Commercial-First Shift in National Security Space

U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war

U.S. Navy Revisits the Carrier-Based Combat Drone Concept It Abandoned a Decade Ago

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

The Commercial-First Shift in National Security Space

Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea

USS Abraham Lincoln Escorted to Thailand as U.S. Navy Repositions Forces Amid Middle East Tensions

Kymeta Lands $20M DoD Order for Osprey u8 Satcom Terminals

Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Indianapolis Engine Site Upgrade

US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Pentagon signs seven-year agreements to triple PAC-3 MSE and quadruple THAAD production

NATO fighters scramble after drones approach Baltic airspace as Zelenskiy declares Russian skies unsafe

US Navy seeks two carrier-based autonomous combat aircraft prototypes costing under $30 million

U.S. Navy seeks two fully functional prototypes for first tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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