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Reuters

Pentagon agreements with Boeing and RTX target higher SM-3 interceptor component production

The Pentagon announced framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of components for the SM-3 Block IIA and Block IB missile interceptors. The agreements are intended to expand output of key elements supporting the U.S. missile-defense munitions supply chain.

Also: Economic Times

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2026-08-14T05:35:29.187229-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russia’s jet-powered Shahed tests Ukraine’s low-cost drone interceptors

By AeroTime: Jet-powered Geran drones can make up two-thirds of some Russian attack waves, testing Ukraine’s low-cost interceptors and forcing a faster response.

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2026-08-14T05:49:58.244420-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Aaron Eglitis

NATO Jets Shot Down Drone That Entered Latvian Airspace

By Bloomberg: NATO jets shot down a drone that flew into Latvia’s airspace on Friday as the intensifying aerial warfare between Ukraine and Russia becomes a growing headache for the alliance’s eastern flank.

1 Source

2026-08-13T23:36:12.597323-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs ATC Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Reuters

Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

By Reuters: Ukrainian military drones have strayed into the Baltic ⁠nations' airspace several times this year.

politico.eu

NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia

CNBC

NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'

Also: Reuters, AeroTime, aerospaceglobalnews.com, ANI News Agency, lemonde.fr, The Independent, Kyiv Independent and tass.com

14 Sources

2026-08-13T19:35:33.780041-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Workforce & Skills Development

Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Team M1 wins U.S. Army's $10B Flight School Next program

By Vertical Mag: The U.S. Army has awarded the hotly-contested Flight School Next contract to M1 Support Services, the service has announced.

1 Source

2026-08-13T20:20:32.546600-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Trump Orders US Aircraft Carriers to Go Back to Steam Catapults

By Bloomberg: President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to return to using steam catapults to launch planes off of aircraft carriers, acting on a longtime complaint despite opposition from many naval officers.

AeroTime

Trump orders EMALS removed from fourth Ford-class carrier USS Doris Miller

Associated Press

Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

Also: Navy Times, navylookout.com, The Independent, aerospaceglobalnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com, The Guardian, CNA, USNI News and 4 more

15 Sources

2026-08-13T15:36:33.651915-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Associated Press • Nadja Lovadinov

Trump Seeks Return to Older Aircraft-Carrier Launch Technology, Potentially Costing Billions

By Associated Press: Welcome back and thanks for joining us. In the news today: Trump orders Navy aircraft carriers to return to an older system of launching jets that’ll likely cost billions; Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinians draws a sharp U.S.

AeroTime

Trump orders EMALS removed from fourth Ford-class carrier USS Doris Miller

Associated Press

Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

Also: Bloomberg, Navy Times, navylookout.com, The Independent, aerospaceglobalnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com, The Guardian, CNA, USNI News and 3 more

15 Sources

2026-08-14T04:05:30.981385-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Policy

Wall Street Journal • Marcus Weisgerber

Trump Orders Navy to Restore Older Tech on Aircraft Carriers, Costing Billions

By Wall Street Journal: President Trump has directed the Navy to tear out a complex system for launching jet fighters from its aircraft carriers and instead go back to using steam catapults, a move Navy officials have fought for years and will likely cost billions of dollars.

Also: Reuters

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2026-08-13T14:29:18.361941-07:00

Pentagon agreements with Boeing and RTX target higher SM-3 interceptor component production

Russia’s jet-powered Shahed tests Ukraine’s low-cost drone interceptors

NATO Jets Shot Down Drone That Entered Latvian Airspace

Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia

NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'

Team M1 wins U.S. Army's $10B Flight School Next program

Trump Orders US Aircraft Carriers to Go Back to Steam Catapults

Trump orders EMALS removed from fourth Ford-class carrier USS Doris Miller

Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

Trump Seeks Return to Older Aircraft-Carrier Launch Technology, Potentially Costing Billions

Trump orders EMALS removed from fourth Ford-class carrier USS Doris Miller

Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

Trump Orders Navy to Restore Older Tech on Aircraft Carriers, Costing Billions

Russia’s jet-powered Shahed tests Ukraine’s low-cost drone interceptors

Pentagon signs deals with Boeing, RTX to boost missile interceptor component production

Trump Seeks Return to Older Aircraft-Carrier Launch Technology, Potentially Costing Billions

NATO Jets Shot Down Drone That Entered Latvian Airspace

Team M1 wins U.S. Army's $10B Flight School Next program

Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

U.S. Navy quietly arming its uncrewed aerial tanker

U.S. Sending Fresh Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran War Strain

Meet MORFIUS: The Drone Designed To Zap Other Drones

2 Army Soldiers Dead Following Apache Helicopter Crash in Texas

Trump Secretly Switched From Air Force One to Military Jets After Iranian Threat Warning

Golden Dome reaches first operational site as Space Force warns funding gaps could halt the program

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Lockheed Martin and partners demonstrate AI-enabled 5G network for detecting drones

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