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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Golden Dome tests new missile-defense technologies and acquisition models

The Pentagon is using Golden Dome live-fire exercises to evaluate technologies outside established military programs, including new software and sensor-to-shooter connections. The testing is intended to inform the planned U.S. missile-defense shield while examining alternative approaches to acquiring and integrating capabilities.

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2026-08-27T09:40:40.507162-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Embention Press Release

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

By Vertical Mag: Explore the innovative iMEDCAP system showcased in a live pilot for autonomous medical evacuation at NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026.

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2026-08-27T09:36:09.337273-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

By FlightGlobal: California helicopter manufacturer plans first deliveries to M1 Support Services next spring. Robinson Helicopter will deliver at least 150 R66 light-singles to M1 Support Services as part of its forthcoming training contract with the US Army, although that figure could rise to as many as 200 units, the airframer says.

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2026-08-27T09:50:14.201443-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

By The War Zone: Lockheed and Raytheon are developing competing Stinger replacements now, but the Army wants to put additional designs to the test next year.

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2026-08-27T10:13:21.684090-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Mark Pomerleau

Air Force seeks more portable C2, comms approach after studying Epic Fury

By Breaking Defense: “We have to be more agile and mobile and we need a case that is carriable by one person and can be run by one or two people," Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Phillips told Breaking Defense.

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2026-08-27T09:04:51.185855-07:00

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AINonline • David Donald

Saab Details Plans For Sweden's Future Fighter Technology Demonstrators

By AINonline: At air force show, the company displayed mock-up of autonomous collaborative platform.

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2026-08-27T06:36:08.103540-07:00

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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Russia receives third Su-35S fighter jet batch of 2026

By defence-blog.com: Key Points Rostec delivered a new batch of Su-35S fighters to Russia's Aerospace Forces, the third such delivery confirmed in 2026. Defense analyst Guy Plopsky said photos and video released by UAC show two or more aircraft in the batch.

Also: AeroTime and defensehere.com

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2026-08-27T00:50:07.524591-07:00

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New York Times • Ian Austen

As Anger Grows Over Trump Tariffs, Some in Canada Want Out of U.S. F-35 Deal

By New York Times: A year into a government review of the purchase of as many as 88 F-35s, one premier says buying American warplanes makes no sense in the face of President Trump’s latest tariffs.

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2026-08-27T03:05:09.428966-07:00

Golden Dome tests new missile-defense technologies and acquisition models

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

Air Force seeks more portable C2, comms approach after studying Epic Fury

Saab Details Plans For Sweden's Future Fighter Technology Demonstrators

Russia receives third Su-35S fighter jet batch of 2026

As Anger Grows Over Trump Tariffs, Some in Canada Want Out of U.S. F-35 Deal

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

Golden Dome experiments with new technology, acquisition models

Air Force seeks more portable C2, comms approach after studying Epic Fury

Saab Details Plans For Sweden's Future Fighter Technology Demonstrators

Dassault developing Rafale F5 without foreign partner

Spain clears €5.4bn MRTT joint procurement with Poland

Five drones crossed Moldovan airspace hours before Independence Day parade

Rolls-Royce, Safran vie for India’s next-generation fighter engine

US Air Force C-17 lands in Moscow carrying CIA Director John Ratcliffe for undisclosed talks

Pentagon awards Boeing up to $131.23 billion to produce, upgrade and sustain F-15s

HAL and Safran launch Aravalli turboshaft engine for India’s 13-ton military helicopters

U.S. Navy reveals 287-mile AIM-424 Malice as B-2 anti-ship strike and autonomous-boat trials expand maritime weapons focus

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