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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Gravitics to build three orbital carriers for Lockheed Martin’s Golden Dome missile-defense demonstrations

Gravitics was selected by Lockheed Martin to build three spacecraft, described as “orbital carriers,” for demonstrations of space-based missile-defense technologies under the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program, according to regulatory filings. The selection adds a spacecraft builder to a major U.S. effort focused on missile defense in orbit.

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2026-08-31T05:15:40.840971-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

RAF A400M Deploys U.S. and Royal Marines, JLTVs to Strategic Arctic Island

By AeroTime: A Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft delivered US Marines, UK Royal Marines and two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to Jan Mayen on August 29, 2026, placing ground forces on a Norwegian island north of the Greenland-Iceland-UK (GIUK) gap.

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2026-08-31T04:50:08.546441-07:00

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Reuters

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

By Reuters: The United States and Indonesia launched their annual joint military exercises on Monday, the first since announcing a new defence partnership this year, with drills from tactical airborne jumps and missile firing to ‌jungle training and cyber defence.

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2026-08-31T04:50:35.346630-07:00

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Associated Press • David Rising

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

By Associated Press: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry says the attack Monday comes after the U.S.

Also: ANI News Agency

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2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

By FlightGlobal: Flight timed to coincide with major national holiday. The first Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hurjet advanced jet trainer destined for air force service has conducted its first flight.

Air Data News

First Hürjet for Turkish Air Force completes maiden flight

AeroTime

Saab Gripen F makes first flight with Brazilian pilot aboard

11 Sources

2026-08-30T20:35:35.991692-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

By Air Data News: Official footage shows at least six Chinese-built jets, providing the first firm evidence that the Central Asian country has acquired Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has received its first Chengdu J-10CE fighters , ending months of speculation over a previously unverified acquisition of the Chinese combat aircraft.

The Aviationist

Uzbekistan Unveils its Chinese J-10CE Fighters

FlightGlobal

Uzbekistan reveals its first Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets

5 Sources

2026-08-30T12:05:01.101019-07:00

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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Greece to build €3.1B integrated air defense network with Israel

By AeroTime: Greece is advancing a €3.1 billion program to build a nationwide air defense network using Israeli systems against aircraft, drones and missiles.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-08-30T07:05:03.693599-07:00

Gravitics to build three orbital carriers for Lockheed Martin’s Golden Dome missile-defense demonstrations

RAF A400M Deploys U.S. and Royal Marines, JLTVs to Strategic Arctic Island

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

First Hürjet for Turkish Air Force completes maiden flight

Saab Gripen F makes first flight with Brazilian pilot aboard

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

Uzbekistan Unveils its Chinese J-10CE Fighters

Uzbekistan reveals its first Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets

First production HÜRJET jet trainer completes maiden flight

Turkey’s First Production Hürjet Trainer Completes Maiden Flight

Turkey’s supersonic Hürjet completes maiden flight

Greece to build €3.1B integrated air defense network with Israel

Gravitics to build ‘orbital carriers’ for space-based missile defense

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

RAF A400M Deploys U.S. and Royal Marines, JLTVs to Strategic Arctic Island

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

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U.S. expands B-52 bomber capacity at Spain’s Morón Air Base after Iran mission restrictions

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