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defence-blog.com • Daisuke Sato

Indian Air Force Rafales make debut at Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black 2026

Indian Air Force Rafale fighters have made their first appearance at Exercise Pitch Black, Australia’s premier multinational air combat exercise. During a five-hour sortie over the Northern Territory, an Australian KC-30A tanker refueled the Rafales for the first time, underscoring the exercise’s operational integration focus.

2026-08-07T01:15:03.549315-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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Reuters • Matthias Inverardi

Rheinmetall says ramping up ATACMS output will take time as US rebuilds stocks

By Reuters: Rheinmetall said on Friday it would take time to ramp up planned ATACMS missile ‌production with Lockheed Martin , underscoring the challenge the United States faces to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted by the war with Iran.

Also: Military Times
2026-08-07T01:44:41.834486-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are Now In Production

By The War Zone: Despite the setback of a crash this week, Kratos says the Valkyrie program is ramping up for the Marines and other customers globally.

Also: mrobusinesstoday.com, nextgendefense.com and maritime-executive.com
2026-08-06T11:33:46.106897-07:00