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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

P-8A Poseidon Crews Set to Control MQ-4C Triton Drones In Flight

The P-8A Poseidon and MQ-4C Triton were designed to operate together, but enabling Poseidon crews to directly control Tritons in flight would add new tactical options and extend the manned maritime patrol aircraft’s operational reach.

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2026-08-05T11:12:43.448171-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

By Breaking Defense: The interceptor, dubbed the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile, must be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher, per the RFI.

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2026-08-05T10:44:38.679581-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

By Breaking Defense: In what was a scheduled change-of-command, Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica will now lead US Air Forces Central at a consequential time for American forces in the Middle East.

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2026-08-05T11:44:54.331019-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s use of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

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2026-08-05T10:20:36.399242-07:00

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Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

By navylookout.com: The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another significant step towards its future Hybrid Navy concept.

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UK Royal Navy advances Wildcat integration with uncrewed assets for Dragon Rider trial

UK Defence Journal

Airbus Flexrotor begins Baltic maritime surveillance work

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2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00

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By Vertical Mag: The pulse of the rotorcraft industry.

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2026-08-05T05:44:43.971491-07:00

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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

By The Air Current: Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader strategy as the service races to adapt to the growing threat of long-range counter-air weapons in the Indo-Pacific.

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2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing

By The War Zone: The Army is transforming its canceled long-range supergun into a test platform that could speed hypersonic development while reducing reliance on costly flight tests.

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2026-08-04T14:28:22.176461-07:00

P-8A Poseidon Crews Set to Control MQ-4C Triton Drones In Flight

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

UK Royal Navy advances Wildcat integration with uncrewed assets for Dragon Rider trial

Airbus Flexrotor begins Baltic maritime surveillance work

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The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

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Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget

Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

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Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390s in first Latin American sale outside Brazil

NH90 Block 1 begins flight testing with Link 22, upgraded sensors and enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities

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