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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Air Force tests SpaceX Starfall capsule for military resupply from space

The U.S. Air Force is testing whether military supplies can withstand the rigors of spaceflight aboard SpaceX’s new Starfall reentry capsule. The effort is part of a Pentagon initiative to assess commercial space vehicles as a means of delivering critical equipment to forces around the world.

2026-10-21T17:49:09.897661-07:00
F-16   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Boeing  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Any Decision To Buy New-Build F-16s Not An "Urgent" Priority: USAF

By The War Zone: A top USAF general said new F-16s are "maybe the lazy" route, but are an option as the service strives for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035.

Also: Aviation Week, Air Data News, news.ssbcrack.com and 3 more
2026-10-21T11:05:24.502598-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
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Naval News • Carter Johnston

AIM-174B, AIM-260A seen together on Super Hornet for the first time

By Naval News: A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted carrying the AIM-174B and AIM-260A JATM, marking the first documented dual-loadout of these secretive weapons.

2026-10-21T02:10:40.108282-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russian Su-30 fighter crashes in Kaliningrad, pilots eject

By AeroTime: A Russian Su-30 fighter crashed during a training flight in Kaliningrad on October 21, 2026. Both pilots ejected, with reports suggesting injuries.

Also: Kyiv Independent, tass.com and defence-blog.com
2026-10-21T07:19:41.536580-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Pentagon chief appears with new Sierra Nevada E-4C ‘Doomsday’ jet

By FlightGlobal: Pete Hegseth described the Survivable Airborne Operations Center as one of Washington's 'most vital assets'. US defence chief Pete Hegseth has made an appearance with one of the US Air Force's new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) jets, which are under development by contractor Sierra Nevada (SNC).

2026-10-21T12:05:06.087290-07:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESPI AC 2026 - €35 Billion for Space: Is Germany Entering a New Space Era? | Klaus-Peter Willsch

By SpaceWatch Global: Klaus-Peter Willsch joins Torsten Kriening to discuss Germany’s €35 billion defence space investment, European independence and the future of its space industry.

2026-10-21T13:55:38.227903-07:00