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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Australia’s MQ-4C, MC-55A and P-8A reach key ISR milestones

Three Royal Australian Air Force platforms—the MQ-4C, MC-55A and P-8A—have reached significant milestones, expanding Australia’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance reach. The developments strengthen the country’s ability to monitor its operating environment across a broader geographic area.

2026-09-22T21:50:03.414739-07:00
F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, pilot ejects

By AeroTime: A USAF F-16 fighter jet has crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. The pilot ejected and was injured, according to a base spokesperson.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, aviationnews.eu, Simple Flying, Aviation24, Aviation A2Z, The Aviationist, The Guardian, The Independent and 10 more
2026-09-22T08:08:26.674279-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

Boeing’s Insitu and Gogo test satellite-linked military drone as an alternative to Starlink

By Reuters: Boeing's ​drone subsidiary Insitu and aviation Wi-Fi provider Gogo have successfully ‌tested a military drone using satellite communications, the companies said on Tuesday, underscoring growing efforts by governments and defense firms to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink.

Also: Economic Times, CNA and euro-sd.com
2026-09-22T13:50:26.775894-07:00
AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Stephen Nellis

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

By Reuters: Microsoft on Tuesday said it will give the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency direct, on-site access to its latest quantum ​computing hardware as part of a new research center the company ‌opened in Maryland alongside the University of Maryland and other industry partners.

Also: CNA
2026-09-22T13:21:35.651935-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force acquisitions chief unconvinced by industry proposals for survivable tanker

By FlightGlobal: The service will now expand its focus on how to more broadly ensure tanker access in contested zones. After much fanfare about plans to develop a next-generation tanker aircraft, the US Air Force is now walking back its ambitions.

2026-09-22T10:05:32.585669-07:00
Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Mistaken engine cut-off condemned Merlin HC4 helicopter to fatal ditching: report

By FlightGlobal: Crew of ill-fated Merlin had intended to practice deck landings from carrier at night Crown Copyright Two serviceable powerplants were shut down as Royal Navy crew attempted to make an emergency landing on deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth.

2026-09-22T08:05:23.826215-07:00