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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Sukhoi plans to use two-seat Su-57D to test sixth-generation combat technologies

Russia intends to use the two-seat Su-57D as a testbed for technologies envisioned for a future sixth-generation combat aircraft, Sukhoi Design Bureau director Mikhail Strelets said. The program is expected to support development of combat artificial intelligence and more complex flight-control systems.

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2026-08-15T09:12:45.987730-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

Associated Press • Ben Finley, Didi Tang

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

By Associated Press: President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of the nation’s aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships.

Also: The Independent

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2026-08-15T05:51:12.401170-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Policy

Washington Post • Noah Robertson, Tara Copp

Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences

By Washington Post: The president wants the new fleet of aircraft carriers to more resemble those from World War II. Such a change could cost billions.

2 Sources

2026-08-15T05:05:29.214090-07:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Has Uzbekistan received Chinese J-10 fighters? What we know so far

By Air Data News: Uzbekistan may be moving closer to becoming another operator of China’s Chengdu J-10CE fighter, but publicly available information still falls short of confirming reports that the aircraft have already been delivered.

Also: aviationnews.eu

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2026-08-15T04:04:57.718510-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

time.com • Connor Greene

Concerns Grow Over USS Abraham Lincoln’s Record 260-Day Deployment

By time.com: The aircraft carrier is its ninth month at sea in a record-breaking deployment that has lasted more than 260 days.

Also: Forbes

2 Sources

2026-08-14T13:35:47.084826-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has completed the deployment of two space-surveillance sensors aboard Japanese navigation satellites, expanding its ability to monitor objects in geosynchronous orbit through a bilateral program that uses allied spacecraft and launch systems to field U.S.

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2026-08-14T15:35:33.033955-07:00

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rotorhub.com • Gideon Ewers

2026-08-14T07:22:25.943086-07:00

Helicopter Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy Boeing

Reuters

2026-08-14T05:35:29.187229-07:00

Sukhoi plans to use two-seat Su-57D to test sixth-generation combat technologies

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences

Has Uzbekistan received Chinese J-10 fighters? What we know so far

Concerns Grow Over USS Abraham Lincoln’s Record 260-Day Deployment

U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation

Robinson R66 Selected as Next U.S. Army Helicopter Trainer Under FSN Contract

Army To Use Robinson R66 For Its New Helicopter Pilot Training Concept

Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after 2 soldiers die in Texas crash

Pentagon signs deals with Boeing, RTX to boost missile interceptor component production

US Army to use Robinson R66 as next rotary-wing trainer under $10bn contract with M1

Pentagon inks deals with Boeing, RTX to boost production of SM-3 components

Sukhoi plans to test sixth-generation technologies with Su-57D

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences

Has Uzbekistan received Chinese J-10 fighters? What we know so far

U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation

Robinson R66 Selected as Next U.S. Army Helicopter Trainer Under FSN Contract

HAL strengthens partnership for Prachand light combat helicopter production

Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

Patriot makers hedge on Ukraine production deal as officials question cause of hold-up

Trump Orders US Aircraft Carriers to Go Back to Steam Catapults

Pentagon advances Army helicopter training and SM-3 production amid Golden Dome push

NATO fighters shoot down drone over Latvia as Baltic states tighten airspace security

Trump orders Navy to replace EMALS with steam catapults on future Ford-class carrier USS Doris Miller

Trump orders Navy to replace EMALS with steam catapults on future Ford-class carrier USS Doris Miller

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