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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX next-generation stealth fighter contract

Boeing has won the contract to develop the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation stealth fighter, securing a highly anticipated award after the Pentagon had previously sought to freeze the program.

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2026-09-29T14:52:38.895406-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force tests F-35 low-altitude refuelling

By FlightGlobal: An F-35 recently took on fuel while flying at 5,000ft, well below the previous restriction of 10,000ft. The US Air Force is working to expand the capabilities of its stealth Lockheed Martin F-35A strike fighters to include in-flight refuelling at lower altitudes.

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2026-09-29T15:05:10.824445-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters

By Air Data News: New contract takes U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft while Boeing works to raise production to two fighters Boeing has received a US$2.38 billion contract for 22 additional F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets for the U.S.

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2026-09-29T13:35:21.460866-07:00

F-16 Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

Reuters

Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year, Zelenskiy says

By Reuters: Belgium will transfer three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end ‌of the year to help in its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

prm.ua

Belgium will transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year

militarnyi.com

Belgium To Transfer Three F-16s to Ukraine by the End of Year

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2026-09-29T12:50:10.488650-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • 2026 Paris

Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035

By SpaceNews.com: Paris, France | September 2026 — Novaspace’s Satellite Communications for Defense and Security, 2nd Edition highlights a defense Satcom market poised for rapid growth.

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2026-09-29T13:56:42.576446-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Full F-47 Production Line "Not Too Far Away": USAF General

By The War Zone: Boeing has been proceeding with a multi-billion-dollar expansion of its facilities in St. Louis as the F-47 program continues to ramp up.

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2026-09-29T10:07:16.170724-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Alex Wickham

UK Police Find Fuel But No Explosives at Fairford Airbase Scene

By Bloomberg: UK counter-terror police investigating an incident at an airbase used by the US to launch strikes in Iran said they found fuel but no explosives at the scene.

Also: Reuters and Economic Times

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2026-09-29T10:36:23.459983-07:00

Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Senator Asks Pentagon to Review Supply Chain Over F-35 Incident

By Bloomberg: The Republican chair of the Senate intelligence committee asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to review the Pentagon’s supply chain after F-35 warplane parts ended up in Chinese government hands after being diverted to Hong Kong on a United Parcel Service Inc.

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2026-09-29T08:21:42.618677-07:00

Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX next-generation stealth fighter contract

US Air Force tests F-35 low-altitude refuelling

Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters

Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year, Zelenskiy says

Belgium will transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year

Belgium To Transfer Three F-16s to Ukraine by the End of Year

Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035

Full F-47 Production Line "Not Too Far Away": USAF General

UK Police Find Fuel But No Explosives at Fairford Airbase Scene

Senator Asks Pentagon to Review Supply Chain Over F-35 Incident

US Air Force tests F-35 low-altitude refuelling

Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated)

U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter award expected as soon as 5:30 p.m. Eastern today

Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035

Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters

Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year, Zelenskiy says

UK gains access to Ukraine battle data for AI drone swarms

Russian Tu-95 crashes on takeoff after engine failure

Aviators eject into sea and four sailors are injured in dramatic USS Eisenhower crash

Drone-hunting on the border, plus turmoil at an Air Force think tank

Five Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot Near RAF Fairford, U.S.-Used Air Base in Britain

RTX Races to Expand Tomahawk and Other Missile Production Amid U.S. Operations Against Iran

Dassault positions Rafale for Portugal’s F-16 replacement with industry cooperation pact

Anduril’s Barracuda becomes first WOSA-verified system for mass production

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