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Reuters • Mike Stone

Pentagon selects company for U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, announcement expected soon

The Pentagon has decided which company will build the U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, according to two people briefed on the matter. The selection could be announced in the coming weeks or sooner, setting up a major milestone for the Navy’s future combat-aircraft program.

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2026-09-08T10:37:01.776127-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com

Some 82nd Airborne troops’ deployment extended to one year

By DefenseNews.com: Elements of the 82nd Airborne Division will remain in the Central Command area of operations, according to a memo.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times

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2026-09-08T09:37:51.896212-07:00

AI Middle East Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) Defense Deals Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

USAF Rethinks Cyber Defense as AI-Powered Hacking Grows; Mecca Pact Could Reshape Middle East Arms Sales

By Breaking Defense: The proliferation of AI is forcing the USAF to rethink cyber defense, and a new regional defense pact could shake up arms sales in the Middle East.

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2026-09-08T07:50:22.125076-07:00

Space Force Leadership Space Defense & Militarization Workforce & Skills Development

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Schiess Becomes CSO Amid Space Workforce Shortages

By Payload: Gen. Douglas Schiess became the chief of space operations on Sept. 3, following the retirement of Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, who led the almost-seven-year-old service for nearly four years.

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2026-09-08T08:06:39.262691-07:00

China Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Henry Sokolski

War Game: China gets its own Golden Dome, sparking a space arms race

By SpaceNews.com: An unspoken assumption in the Golden Dome’s development is that America will be the only nation to deploy such a system.

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2026-09-08T06:22:00.170176-07:00

Israel Europe Space Policy & International Cooperation Defense Policy

politico.eu • Gabriel Gavin

EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space

By politico.eu: Israel Space Agency chief met with EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva for talks this week.

1 Source

2026-09-08T07:06:02.750430-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

New York Times • Dave Philipps

Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says

By New York Times: A scathing report issued by the House Oversight Committee blamed the Navy for repeatedly failing to act, and recommended that Congress pass legislation to study and treat aviators.

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2026-09-08T07:20:39.225306-07:00

Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Germany to send Patriot PAC-2 interceptors to Ukraine from its own stocks

By AeroTime: Boris Pistorius said Germany will send Ukraine PAC-2 interceptors from Bundeswehr stocks, as the EU cleared Patriot buys under its support loan.

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2026-09-08T07:05:34.543369-07:00

Pentagon selects company for U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, announcement expected soon

Some 82nd Airborne troops’ deployment extended to one year

USAF Rethinks Cyber Defense as AI-Powered Hacking Grows; Mecca Pact Could Reshape Middle East Arms Sales

Schiess Becomes CSO Amid Space Workforce Shortages

War Game: China gets its own Golden Dome, sparking a space arms race

EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space

Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says

Germany to send Patriot PAC-2 interceptors to Ukraine from its own stocks

US Navy's next-generation fighter decision to be unveiled soon, sources say

Some 82nd Airborne troops’ deployment extended to one year

USAF Rethinks Cyber Defense as AI-Powered Hacking Grows; Mecca Pact Could Reshape Middle East Arms Sales

Schiess Becomes CSO Amid Space Workforce Shortages

Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says

EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space

Japan scrambles fighters for Chinese spy flights five days in a row

Russia, India Seek BrahMos Upgrades as Putin, Modi Set to Meet

Pilatus flies first PC-7 MKX military trainer for the Netherlands

Boeing pitches Australian-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Japan

Ukraine confirms Swedish ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft began combat sorties in March 2026

Space Force begins next-generation GPS ground architecture after $6.27 billion OCX cancellation

U.S. military demonstrates highly accurate GPS-free quantum navigation for aircraft

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to sea after five-day Thailand respite following 286-day Middle East deployment

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