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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Missile May Add an Air-to-Air Role

Japan describes the ASM-3 Kai as an “air-to-surface/anti-air” weapon, suggesting the supersonic cruise missile could be intended to counter large, high-value airborne targets in addition to its established anti-ship mission. The designation points to a potentially broader role for Japan’s air-launched strike arsenal.

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2026-08-31T10:20:13.834306-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Navy seeking new long-range air-launched torpedo dubbed ‘Silent Anvil’

By FlightGlobal: The anti-submarine munition is to be captive-carried and released from internal or external aircraft weapons stations. The US Navy is exploring options for a new air-launched torpedo.

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2026-08-31T08:51:07.428570-07:00

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Reuters

Pentagon signs 7-year deals to increase missile production

By Reuters: The Pentagon said on Monday it ‌secured seven-year agreements with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) and ⁠Lockheed Martin to increase missile production.

Also: insidedefense.com, Seeking Alpha and Economic Times

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2026-08-31T06:05:51.978989-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Gravitics to build ‘orbital carriers’ for space-based missile defense

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration of Gravitics' Orbital Carrier WASHINGTON — Gravitics was selected by Lockheed Martin to build three spacecraft for demonstrations of space-based missile defense technologies under the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program, according to regulatory filings.

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2026-08-31T05:15:40.840971-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Space Force struggling to integrate commercial space data: Officials

By Breaking Defense: "We have to have a better linkage between our acquisitions officers, or staff, and our operators," Col. Tim Trimailo, head of the Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office, told Breaking Defense.

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2026-08-31T05:49:51.687878-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

RAF A400M Deploys U.S. and Royal Marines, JLTVs to Strategic Arctic Island

By AeroTime: An RAF A400M delivered US and UK Marines and two vehicles to Norway’s remote Jan Mayen island during NATO’s Operation Atlantic City 26.

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2026-08-31T04:50:08.546441-07:00

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Reuters

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

By Reuters: The United States and Indonesia launched their annual joint military exercises on Monday, the first since announcing a new defence partnership this year, with drills from tactical airborne jumps and missile firing to ‌jungle training and cyber defence.

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2026-08-31T04:50:35.346630-07:00

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Associated Press • David Rising

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

By Associated Press: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry said that the attack Monday came after the U.S.

Also: ANI News Agency

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2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00

Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Missile May Add an Air-to-Air Role

US Navy seeking new long-range air-launched torpedo dubbed ‘Silent Anvil’

Pentagon signs 7-year deals to increase missile production

Gravitics to build ‘orbital carriers’ for space-based missile defense

Space Force struggling to integrate commercial space data: Officials

RAF A400M Deploys U.S. and Royal Marines, JLTVs to Strategic Arctic Island

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

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

US Navy seeking new long-range air-launched torpedo dubbed ‘Silent Anvil’

Pentagon signs 7-year deals to increase missile production

Space Force struggling to integrate commercial space data: Officials

Gravitics to build ‘orbital carriers’ for space-based missile defense

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

First production HÜRJET jet trainer completes maiden flight

Greece to build €3.1B integrated air defense network with Israel

Pentagon raises estimated F-35 acquisition cost by $51 billion to $536.2 billion as unit prices rise

U.S. expands B-52 bomber capacity at Spain’s Morón Air Base after Iran mission restrictions

C-390, C-130J and A400M compete for India’s potential 60-aircraft airlifter requirement

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

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