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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

GOP blocks bill that would bar Pentagon funding to modify Qatari-donated B747-8 (VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft)

Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation that aimed to prevent the Pentagon from using taxpayer funds to modify a VIP-configured Boeing 747-8 (BBJ) that is currently serving as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft. The aircraft was donated to President Donald Trump by Qatar in 2025.

2026-07-29T10:46:50.691383-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Air Force plans downselect for second CCA batch next year

By Breaking Defense: A separate competition to replace the MQ-9A Reaper is expected to kick off a concept refinement stage early in the next fiscal year, according to an Air Force official.

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2026-07-29T10:45:37.024240-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program

By The War Zone: Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next. Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next.

2026-07-29T10:34:37.944058-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Mega-constellation, federated spaceports, Arctic telecom, surveillance: How many NATO space initiatives can survive?

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — NATO officials have been clear in recent months that they need more satellite capacity to handle alliance’s challenges and that the current capacity-sharing agreement with national satellites from the United States, France, Britain, Italy, Spain and Luxembourg — the NATO Satcom Services 6th.

2026-07-29T04:59:13.240016-07:00