Reuters • Andrew Osborn

Russia fires rare nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Lviv near Poland border

Moscow launched the rare nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile at a target in Ukraine's Lviv region near the border with NATO member Poland, in what Kyiv and Western allies describe as a forceful signal to intimidate Ukraine and warn Europe and the United States amid critical peace talks.

Also: Associated Press, politico.eu, Janes, AeroTime, Sky News, aero-space.eu, Independent.ie, militarywatchmagazine.com, Euronews, realcleardefense.com, Economic Times, globalnews.ca and 25 more
2026-01-08T23:02:31.746901-08:00
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

US Air Force creates 'Portfolio Acquisition Executives' to streamline weapons procurement and cut bureaucracy

By Breaking Defense: The fresh approach is meant to streamline weapons procurement and cut through bureaucracy, though details like exactly what authorities new Portfolio Acquisition Executives will have are being worked out.

Also: Defense Scoop, news.defcros.com, news.ssbcrack.com, Military Times, insidedefense.com, Defense Daily, news.defcros.com and news.defcros.com
2026-01-09T11:52:42.938534-08:00
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Navy integrates autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F-35s in Joint Simulation Environment to develop new fighter tactics

By FlightGlobal: The US Navy has digitally integrated autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters inside the Joint Simulation Environment, as the service begins a fleet transformation that will see uncrewed fighters operated alongside conventional aircraft.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com, Navy Times, marinecorpstimes.com, Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-09T05:28:00.902972-08:00
Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Northrop Grumman, Kratos Selected to Integrate XQ-58 Valkyrie for Marine Corps MUX TACAIR Program

By Breaking Defense: Northrop Grumman will serve as the prime contractor and integrate mission systems on Kratos’s XQ-58 Valkyrie for the Marine Corps’s MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Also: Air Data News, DefenseNews.com, FlightGlobal, Shephard Media, asdnews.com, The Aviationist, Northrop Grumman, Defense Scoop, news.defcros.com, Seapower Magazine, defenceconnect.com.au, tectonicdefense.com and 26 more
2026-01-08T06:09:17.995465-08:00