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DefenseNews.com • Riley Ceder

F-35 wins praise for Middle East combat performance as Europe’s fleet expands by more than 36 jets

Air Force officials say the F-35 demonstrated combat effectiveness during recent Middle East deployments, even as readiness rates remain a concern. Separately, European operators appear to have received more than three dozen aircraft over the past year, making the fighter the continent’s fastest-growing combat jet fleet.

Also: Simple Flying, AirForceTimes and Military Times
2026-09-15T12:21:04.903154-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Anduril officials say company can't start on CCA production contract without FY27 budget

By Breaking Defense: “We will not have a cold start to start production in [20]27. We will have assets rolling through. That said, even a company like ours can only do so much without procurement dollars,” said Erin Simpson, Anduril's vice president for strategy execution.

2026-09-15T13:50:21.941868-07:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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defence-industry.eu • Hannah Miller

Rafael, Lockheed Martin begin integrating SPICE 1000 precision weapon on F-35 Adir, adding strike reach beyond 120 kilometers

By defence-industry.eu: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun integrating the SPICE 1000 air-to-surface weapon on the F-35 Adir.

2026-09-15T09:50:55.397344-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Lockheed Martin Proposes Modular Architecture for AGM-158 JASSM Missile Family

By The War Zone: FLEX aims to give the JASSM missile family modular weapons architecture spanning longer-range, anti-ship, and new launch configurations. FLEX aims to give the JASSM missile family modular weapons architecture spanning longer-range, anti-ship, and new launch configurations.

2026-09-15T11:35:18.411868-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.

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2026-09-15T09:50:33.502355-07:00
Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Air & Space Forces Mag • Courtney Albon

Space Force Provides Electronic Warfare Support in U.S. Operations Against Iran

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Guardians are playing a critical role in U.S. operations against Iran, providing electronic warfare effects to stifle enemy air defense and communication systems.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-09-15T06:05:46.189341-07:00