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Associated Press • Leer En Español

Drone likely linked to Ukraine explodes in Bulgarian airspace near Romanian border and gas pipeline

A drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania and exploded in a sunflower field near Kardam, about 1 kilometer from a compressor station on the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline. Bulgaria said an initial debris assessment indicated a model commonly used by Ukraine; there were no casualties or infrastructure damage.

Also: Yahoo and Kyiv Independent
2026-08-08T04:14:30.688720-07:00
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Reuters • Rene Wagner

Drones spotted above German military base two days after suspected drone attack

By Reuters: Two drones were spotted above a military base in western Germany late on Thursday, two days after ​an explosive-laden drone was found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport ‌in the east of the country, authorities said on Saturday.

2026-08-08T04:59:15.333777-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Swiss visit to Japan fuels speculation over possible GCAP cooperation

By Air Data News: Defense procurement chief met government agencies and technology companies during visit by the head of Switzerland's Federal Office for Defence Procurement (Armasuisse) to Japan has prompted speculation that the two countries could be exploring cooperation related to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

2026-08-08T04:44:29.587890-07:00
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Wall Street Journal • Marcus Weisgerber

Hegseth Revokes Former Biden Air Force Secretary’s Security Clearance Over Alleged Air Force One Leak

By Wall Street Journal: Frank Kendall, accused of leaking sensitive information, is the latest former defense official to lose access to classified information.

2026-08-07T17:59:38.643872-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

U.S. Navy Aircraft Demonstrate AI for Anti-Submarine and Maritime Patrol Missions

By FlightGlobal: Artificial intelligence shows promise in key maritime surveillance activities. A pair of demonstrations involving US Navy aircraft shows the potential for artificial intelligence in the anti-submarine and maritime patrol missions.

Also: indiastrategic.in, migflug.com, Unmanned Airspace, DVIDS / U.S. DoD and 7 more
2026-08-06T23:59:51.117888-07:00
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Schiess confirmed as third Space Force chief

By Breaking Defense: Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess will inherit a bigger service with plans to grow further, but also a complex set of acquisition and workforce challenges.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Stars and Stripes, Defense Scoop and Military Times
2026-08-07T04:45:45.434730-07:00