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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Finland and Sweden make first-ever appearance at RAAF’s Exercise Pitch Black

Finland and Sweden sent delegations to Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black for the first time this year, with both focused on fighter integration and maintenance. Their participation adds a new dimension to the multinational exercise’s role in developing operational coordination and sustainment practices.

2026-08-06T05:59:14.775137-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Seapower Magazine • Press Release

U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing $75 Million Contract for Long-Range JDAM Munition

By Seapower Magazine: ST. CHARLES, Mo. — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $75 million Undefinitized Contract Action to acquire the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR), a precision-guided munition that can travel over 300 nautical miles with a 500-pound class (226-kilogram) payload.

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2026-08-05T13:30:55.127045-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Australia confirms AIM-260 air-to-air missile procurement

By FlightGlobal: Long-range weapon will initially be used by RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornets. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be the first nation outside of the USA to operate the Lockheed Martin AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).

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2026-08-05T21:31:05.695500-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Airbus   Boeing  
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navylookout.com

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

By navylookout.com: The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another significant step towards its future Hybrid Navy concept.

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2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

By The War Zone: The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.

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2026-08-05T11:12:43.448171-07:00