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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Indonesia Tasks Former Italian Aircraft Carrier as Floating Fire Station

Indonesia’s president has designated the former Italian navy carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi as a floating fire station as it sails toward the country. Firefighting will be an early operational mission for Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier, adding an emergency-response role to its naval deployment.

2026-09-09T00:37:34.620965-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

General Atomics IDs Italy As Buyer Of Two Previously Unsold MQ-9As

By Aviation Week: The maker of the MQ-9A Reaper identified Italy on Sept. 8 as the buyer for two of the company’s remaining stock of unsold “white tails.”.

Also: Aero-News and 3 more
2026-09-08T13:37:20.209534-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Naval News • H I Sutton

Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model

By Naval News: An underwater drone shown by Iran closely matches the American-designed Anduril Dive-LD model. The large AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) was reportedly captured in the Straits of Hormuz earlier today.

Also: Sandboxx
2026-09-08T09:38:01.485403-07:00
Middle East   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Airlines  
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Wall Street Journal • Costas Paris, Shelby Holliday

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Response to Tehran’s Attacks on Navy Ships

By Wall Street Journal: destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to fresh attempts by Tehran to strike U.S. warships in the Middle East in recent days, according to U.S.

Also: home.treasury.gov, AeroTime, Bloomberg, Washington Post, Associated Press, Simple Flying, Reuters, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, AirForceTimes, ANI News Agency, CNA, CNN, The Independent and tass.com
2026-09-08T13:21:02.250700-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

US Navy's next-generation fighter decision to be unveiled soon, sources say

By Reuters: The Pentagon has decided which company will make the U.S. Navy's next-generation stealth fighter and could announce the winner ​in the coming weeks or sooner, two people briefed on ‌the matter said.

Also: Forbes
2026-09-08T10:37:01.776127-07:00
AI   Middle East   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

USAF Rethinks Cyber Defense as AI-Powered Hacking Grows; Mecca Pact Could Reshape Middle East Arms Sales

By Breaking Defense: The proliferation of AI is forcing the USAF to rethink cyber defense, and a new regional defense pact could shake up arms sales in the Middle East.

2026-09-08T07:50:22.125076-07:00