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Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
CNBC • Luke Fountain

U.S. strikes Iran after new shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Centcom says

U.S. forces struck Iran after new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The operation highlights the connection between regional conflict and maritime security on a critical trade route, with F/A-18F Super Hornets shown launching from USS Abraham Lincoln.

2026-09-01T10:05:15.329264-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft

By DefenseNews.com: Navy this week unveiled an array of new specifications for its future carrier-based Combat Collaborative Aircraft, or CCA.

Also: Navy Times and Military Times
2026-09-01T06:35:12.385431-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   MRO   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Lufthansa  
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defence-industry.eu • Lukasz Prus

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Receives Provisional Bundeswehr Airworthiness Approval

By defence-industry.eu: Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG reconnaissance drone has received provisional airworthiness certification from the Bundeswehr Aviation Authority, clearing a major regulatory stage towards full type approval.

Also: defence-blog.com, marketforecast.com, Aviation Week and edrmagazine.eu
2026-09-01T02:51:09.635056-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

By AeroTime: Turkish F-16s deployed to Estonia scrambled after drones crossed the border, triggering air threat warnings across much of the country.

2026-09-01T01:05:09.817881-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Yank Technologies to study wireless satellite charging for Space Force

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration by Yank Technologies WASHINGTON — Yank Technologies won a U.S. Space Force small-business contract to assess whether satellites could be recharged in orbit using wireless power, a concept that could reduce the need for physical docking during servicing missions.

2026-09-01T06:22:28.720028-07:00
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The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Navy has begun its long-anticipated search for a first tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), seeking two fully-functional prototypes from industry within three years according to a Request for Information (RFI) published Aug.

2026-08-31T18:20:29.635700-07:00
Middle East   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
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Reuters

US approves military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million

By Reuters: The ​U.S. State Department ‌said on Monday ​it ​had approved a ⁠military ​sale of ​helicopters to Iraq for $800 million.

Also: Breaking Defense, FlightGlobal, AeroTime, Air Data News, The Aviationist, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, marketforecast.com, Seeking Alpha, Economic Times, AirForceTimes and 4 more
2026-08-31T16:05:11.822904-07:00