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Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Air & Space Forces Mag • Greg Hadley

U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million ARRW production contract

The Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to produce the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, reversing the program’s near-cancellation. The hypersonic missile is set to arm B-52 and B-1 bombers, marking a shift from development uncertainty toward production.

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USAF Orders ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into Production, The Same Weapon It Nearly Cancelled

Also: Forbes

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2026-10-26T15:04:49.514809-07:00

China Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

China could field directed-energy weapons in orbit by late 2020s, U.S. intelligence says

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2026-10-26T16:20:39.270261-07:00

F-16 North America Military Aircraft Procurement

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Canada receives first two F-35s as full purchase remains under review

By AeroTime: Canada has received its first two F-35A fighters at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.

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2026-10-26T17:34:22.498151-07:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Air Force plans US$1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 operational testing

By Air Data News: Facilities scheduled for completion from 2031 will support mission-system reprogramming, simulation, stealth maintenance and weapons training for Boeing’s U.S.

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2026-10-26T15:45:37.309604-07:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Boeing

Air & Space Forces Mag • Steve Losey

Air Force Plans $1 Billion Campus for Testing F-47 at Nellis

By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Air Force plans to build hangars, laboratories, and maintenance facilities for testing the F-47 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

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2026-10-26T12:05:02.511003-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Mariano Sciaroni

Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack Jets

By The War Zone: Britain's last bid to destroy Argentina’s fleet threatening Exocet anti-ship missile-armed combat jets during the Falklands War. The last British bid to destroy Argentina’s Exocet-armed jets was still in rehearsal a day after the fighting ended.

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2026-10-26T14:28:19.249402-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Ars Technica • Jon Brodkin

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

By Ars Technica: Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.

Also: Space Intel Report

2 Sources

2026-10-26T12:05:02.901469-07:00

Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Ben Murray

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

By DefenseNews.com: What does the future of layered air defense look like? BCE Consulting lays out what it will take to protect American forces.

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2026-10-26T08:45:37.752377-07:00

U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million ARRW production contract

USAF Orders ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into Production, The Same Weapon It Nearly Cancelled

China could field directed-energy weapons in orbit by late 2020s, U.S. intelligence says

Canada receives first two F-35s as full purchase remains under review

US Air Force plans US$1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 operational testing

Air Force Plans $1 Billion Campus for Testing F-47 at Nellis

Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack Jets

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

Canada receives first two F-35s as full purchase remains under review

Air Force Sends ARRW, Its 1st Hypersonic Missile, into Production

China could field directed-energy weapons in orbit by late 2020s, U.S. intelligence says

US Air Force plans US$1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 operational testing

Air Force Plans $1 Billion Campus for Testing F-47 at Nellis

Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack Jets

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