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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Air Force plans $1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 testing, training and maintenance

The US Air Force plans a Nellis Air Force Base complex for Boeing’s F-47, with facilities scheduled for completion from 2031. The campus will support mission-system reprogramming, simulation, stealth maintenance and weapons training as part of the fighter’s operational testing.

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

China Space Defense & Militarization

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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

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

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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

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DefenseNews.com

Semiautomatic grenade launcher and aim-assist for shooting down drones | Highlights from AUSA 2026

By DefenseNews.com: Advances in weapons, new drones and personal drone protection were on display at the Army’s premier annual defense conference in Washington, D.C.

Also: defence-blog.com and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-10-26T07:00:38.100038-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

Breaking Defense • Ashley Roque

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

By Breaking Defense: “There's a lot of positive signaling, but we need to see the whites of the eyes: We need to see sustained, normalized demand,” said James Slider, CEO of Performance Drone Works.

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2026-10-26T07:35:52.084062-07:00

US Air Force plans $1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 testing, training and maintenance

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

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

Semiautomatic grenade launcher and aim-assist for shooting down drones | Highlights from AUSA 2026

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

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

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

Space Force seeks commercial tech to modernize data networks and software

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

Midair collision kills four Philippine Air Force pilots; SF-260 fleet grounded

Supplier dispute halts Boeing 777F production for nearly two months, disrupts 767 and KC-46 output

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