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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

USAF confirms B-21 Raider prototype completes KC-135 aerial refuelling tests

The USAF has confirmed a B-21 Raider prototype conducted aerial refuelling with a Boeing KC-135 tanker as part of the aircraft’s flight-test campaign. Service officials provided no details on fuel transferred or number of contacts, but the integration validates long-range endurance for the next-generation stealth bomber.

GlobeNewswire • Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Powers Unmatched Long-Range Strike Capability

stratpost.com • StratPost News Desk

B-21 Raider Demonstrates Aerial Refuelling | StratPost

Also: The War Zone, af.mil and investor.northropgrumman.com

2026-04-14T21:39:27.321524-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Space Force to finalize acquisition portfolio structure over next two months

By Breaking Defense: Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant said SSC is working to hire "several hundreds" of personnel to rebuild its decimated acquisition corps.

2026-04-14T20:34:57.395012-07:00

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Financial Times

Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases

By Financial Times: Leaked documents show IRGC secretly acquired system and used it to guide strikes during war in March.

Also: Reuters

2026-04-14T21:35:04.683763-07:00

Event Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Command pushes new warfighting model built on moving satellites

By SpaceNews.com: Space Command pushes new warfighting model built on moving satellites Space Command pushes new warfighting model built on moving satellites.

Also: Aviation Week, Aerospace America and spacefoundation.org

2026-04-14T10:55:56.232789-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Angry Kitten Jamming Pod Testing On HC-130J Focuses On Receiving Threat Updates Via Satellite

By The War Zone: Being able to rapidly reprogram Angry Kitten pods remotely based on the real-time threat environment would be hugely valuable.

2026-04-14T11:34:51.194561-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Italy suspends defense cooperation agreement with Israel

By AeroTime: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of Rome's defense cooperation agreement with Israel, halting military training and equipment exchanges.

2026-04-14T10:40:21.737332-07:00

F-16 Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Defense Deals

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Peru could announce deal for 24 F-16 fighters and KC-135 tanker

By Air Data News: Local media says government procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement, potentially ending speculation over the replacement for the aging Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleets.

2026-04-14T09:53:41.178463-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Italian government opts for change at top of Leonardo

By FlightGlobal: Italy has moved to replace Leonardo’s chief executive Roberto Cingolani following the end of his three-year term, proposing Lorenzo Mariani, the aerospace firm’s co-general manager, as his successor.

2026-04-14T09:23:37.440806-07:00

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USAF confirms B-21 Raider prototype completes KC-135 aerial refuelling tests

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Powers Unmatched Long-Range Strike Capability

B-21 Raider Demonstrates Aerial Refuelling | StratPost

Space Force to finalize acquisition portfolio structure over next two months

Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases

Space Command pushes new warfighting model built on moving satellites

Angry Kitten Jamming Pod Testing On HC-130J Focuses On Receiving Threat Updates Via Satellite

Italy suspends defense cooperation agreement with Israel

Peru could announce deal for 24 F-16 fighters and KC-135 tanker

Italian government opts for change at top of Leonardo

Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases

USAF confirms B-21 air-to-air refuelling tests

Space Force to finalize acquisition portfolio structure over next two months

Angry Kitten Jamming Pod Testing On HC-130J Focuses On Receiving Threat Updates Via Satellite

Space Command pushes new warfighting model built on moving satellites

Italy suspends defense cooperation agreement with Israel

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