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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.

2026-08-31T10:20:13.834306-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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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
2026-08-31T06:05:51.978989-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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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.

2026-08-31T05:15:40.840971-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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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.

2026-08-31T04:50:35.346630-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Associated Press • David Rising

United Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters

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