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China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Lucy Craymer

New Zealand Says It Disrupted Chinese State-Linked Bid to Install Satellite-Tracking Infrastructure

New Zealand’s security agency said it disrupted an attempt by a Chinese state-linked observatory to establish satellite-tracking infrastructure in the country. The case, highlighted in the agency’s annual assessment, underscores growing concern over foreign espionage activity and the strategic value of space-monitoring sites.

2026-08-12T22:05:38.537367-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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Yonhap News Agency • Kim Eun-jung

KAI, Hyundai Rotem to team up on long-range air-to-air missiles for KF-21

By Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) and Hyundai Rotem Co. said Thursday they have agreed to jointly develop and integrate long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21 fighter jet and explore opportunities to export aircraft and weapons packages to global markets.

Also: AeroTime
2026-08-12T17:53:32.408291-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force orders two more Impulse Space vehicles for maneuvering demonstrations

By SpaceNews.com: ILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space Force has added $28 million to an existing contract with Impulse Space to provide two more maneuverable spacecraft for tactically responsive space missions, expanding the startup’s role in an effort to give military operators faster options for responding to activity in orbit.

Also: Defense Daily and satnews.com
2026-08-12T16:45:36.832471-07:00
F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes near Yalova during training, pilot ejects

By AeroTime: A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed near Yalova during a training flight from Eskişehir. The pilot ejected safely, with no casualties on the ground.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Air Data News, f-16.net and Economic Times
2026-08-12T07:36:00.480287-07:00