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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy seeks carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft prototypes under $30 million

The US Navy has issued a request for information outlining specifications for a carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft, including a requirement for prototypes costing less than $30 million and capable of operating directly from aircraft carriers. The effort defines an emerging unmanned capability for naval aviation.

Also: Navy Times, tectonicdefense.com and Military Times

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2026-09-01T06:35:12.385431-07:00

Leadership Defense Policy

Washington Post • Victoria Craw

After Army secretary’s resignation, tallying the departures of military leaders

By Washington Post: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation comes amid an ongoing purge of the military’s most senior leaders under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Also: Wings

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2026-09-01T06:35:26.330543-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Industry & Major Contractors

defence-industry.eu • Lukasz Prus

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Receives Provisional Bundeswehr Airworthiness Approval

By defence-industry.eu: Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG reconnaissance drone has received provisional airworthiness certification from the Bundeswehr Aviation Authority, clearing a major regulatory stage towards full type approval.

AeroTime

Rheinmetall LUNA NG drone cleared for Bundeswehr training flights

marketforecast.com

Provisional Type-Approval Obtained for Rheinmetall's LUNA NG

Also: defence-blog.com, Aviation Week, Aviation Week and edrmagazine.eu

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2026-09-01T02:51:09.635056-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Yank Technologies to study wireless satellite charging for Space Force

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration by Yank Technologies WASHINGTON — Yank Technologies won a U.S. Space Force small-business contract to assess whether satellites could be recharged in orbit using wireless power, a concept that could reduce the need for physical docking during servicing missions.

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2026-09-01T06:22:28.720028-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs F-16 Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

By AeroTime: Turkish F-16s deployed to Estonia scrambled after drones crossed the border, triggering air threat warnings across much of the country.

Stars and Stripes

NATO fighters scramble after drone enters Estonian airspace

UK Defence Journal

NATO jets scramble after drones enter Baltic airspace

6 Sources

2026-09-01T01:05:09.817881-07:00

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The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Navy has begun its long-anticipated search for a first tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), seeking two fully-functional prototypes from industry within three years according to a Request for Information (RFI) published Aug.

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2026-08-31T18:20:29.635700-07:00

Middle East Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

Reuters

US approves military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million

By Reuters: The U.S. State Department ‌said on Monday it had approved a ⁠military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million.

aviationnews.eu

U.S. Clears Possible Sale of Bell 412EPX and Bell 407M Helicopters to Iraq

Breaking Defense

MH-139 helo tasked with nuclear missile escort role is operational, Air Force says

Also: FlightGlobal, AeroTime, Air Data News, The Aviationist, flightlineweekly.com, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, marketforecast.com, Seeking Alpha, Economic Times and 4 more

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2026-08-31T16:05:11.822904-07:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine Report Challenges Russia’s Zircon Hypersonic Claims, Traces U.S.-Origin Electronics

By The War Zone: Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile. Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile.

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2026-08-31T14:50:04.461834-07:00

US Navy seeks carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft prototypes under $30 million

After Army secretary’s resignation, tallying the departures of military leaders

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Receives Provisional Bundeswehr Airworthiness Approval

Rheinmetall LUNA NG drone cleared for Bundeswehr training flights

Provisional Type-Approval Obtained for Rheinmetall's LUNA NG

Yank Technologies to study wireless satellite charging for Space Force

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

NATO fighters scramble after drone enters Estonian airspace

NATO jets scramble after drones enter Baltic airspace

U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters

US approves military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million

U.S. Clears Possible Sale of Bell 412EPX and Bell 407M Helicopters to Iraq

MH-139 helo tasked with nuclear missile escort role is operational, Air Force says

Ukraine Report Challenges Russia’s Zircon Hypersonic Claims, Traces U.S.-Origin Electronics

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Receives Provisional Bundeswehr Airworthiness Approval

After Army secretary’s resignation, tallying the departures of military leaders

US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Yank Technologies to study wireless satellite charging for Space Force

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters

Video: Shield AI and GE Aerospace test thrust-vectoring F110 engine for X-Bat

US Air Force chief of staff discusses ‘regional situation’ with Israeli military officials

All.Space Wins DIU Award Focused on Increasing Production Rate

Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Cruise Missile May Have An Air-To-Air Capability

Pentagon signs seven-year agreements to triple PAC-3 MSE and quadruple THAAD production

Turkey’s first serial-production Hürjet completes maiden flight as Spain order advances

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