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DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

Mitchell Institute urges USAF to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers, double B‑21 fleet to 200

Mitchell Institute report by Heather Penney and Mark Gunzinger urges the USAF to buy roughly 500 next‑generation stealth fighters and bombers — doubling the planned B‑21 buy to 200 and sharply increasing F‑47 procurement — arguing current plans produce only a limited 'raid force' inadequate to deter China.

Also: AirForceTimes, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times

2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Unveils Lamprey MMAUV — Plug-and-Play Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle

By Lockheed Martin: Today Lockheed Martin unveils the Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a breakthrough “plug-and‑play” submersible that gives U.S.

The War Zone

Lockheed unveils 'Lamprey' UUV that docks to vessels, launches drones and carries torpedoes

defence-industry.eu

Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey autonomous undersea vehicle to boost U.S. and allied maritime dominance

Also: UK Defence Journal, Defense Daily and english.defensearabia.com

2026-02-09T06:53:34.148531-08:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Rafael Advances to Next Round of U.S. Army IFPC Inc 2 Second Interceptor Competition

By Aviation Week: Israeli missile developer Rafael says it has advanced to the next round in a U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) – Second Interceptor program.

Also: Breaking Defense

2026-02-09T08:38:48.277335-08:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to acquire Saab Gripen E/F fighters

By Air Data News: Azerbaijan has been linked in recent defense reporting to a possible interest in acquiring Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighters, amid broader efforts to.

2026-02-09T06:15:10.984805-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Brittany Cianflone

The uncrewed revolution: How MQ-9B and the Gambit series are reshaping regional air dominance

By Breaking Defense: The MQ-9B and Gambit Series represent parallel capabilities that address global challenges for security head-on.

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Taiwan to acquire 10 C-130Js instead of upgrading existing fleet

By FlightGlobal: Taiwan will acquire 10 new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports rather than pursue an expensive modernisation of its ageing C-130H fleet, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.

Alert 5

Taiwan to Buy 10 C-130J Transports from U.S., Abandons C-130H Upgrade Plan

AeroTime

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J transports, forgoes upgrade of C-130H fleet

Also: Air Data News, Janes, taiwannews.com.tw, Aviation Week, defensemirror.com, aerospaceglobalnews.com, defensemirror.com and defence-blog.com

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

The Munich Security Report is now Available, in Preparation for the Munich Security Conference

By SpaceWatch Global: In anticipation of the 2026 Munich Security Conference, the 2026 edition of the Munich Security Report, is now available for download.

2026-02-09T03:35:34.610087-08:00