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politico.eu • Gabriel Gavin

EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space

The Israel Space Agency chief met EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva this week as Brussels pursues closer ties with Israel in air defense and space. The talks signal an effort to deepen cooperation across two strategically linked areas, though no specific agreements or initiatives were disclosed.

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2026-09-08T07:06:02.750430-07:00

China Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Henry Sokolski

War Game: China gets its own Golden Dome, sparking a space arms race

By SpaceNews.com: An unspoken assumption in the Golden Dome’s development is that America will be the only nation to deploy such a system.

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2026-09-08T06:22:00.170176-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

New York Times • Dave Philipps

Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says

By New York Times: A scathing report issued by the House Oversight Committee blamed the Navy for repeatedly failing to act, and recommended that Congress pass legislation to study and treat aviators.

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2026-09-08T07:20:39.225306-07:00

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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Schiess Becomes CSO Amid Space Workforce Shortages

By Payload: Gen. Douglas Schiess became the chief of space operations on Sept. 3, following the retirement of Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, who led the almost-seven-year-old service for nearly four years.

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2026-09-08T08:06:39.262691-07:00

Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Germany to send Patriot PAC-2 interceptors to Ukraine from its own stocks

By AeroTime: Boris Pistorius said Germany will send Ukraine PAC-2 interceptors from Bundeswehr stocks, as the EU cleared Patriot buys under its support loan.

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2026-09-08T07:05:34.543369-07:00

China Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Japan scrambles fighters for Chinese spy flights five days in a row

By AeroTime: Japan scrambled fighters for Chinese Y-9 spy flights over the East China Sea for five consecutive days, though no airspace incursions were reported.

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2026-09-08T05:51:11.870710-07:00

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Bloomberg • Sudhi Ranjan Sen

Russia, India Seek BrahMos Upgrades as Putin, Modi Set to Meet

By Bloomberg: Russia and India are looking to upgrade the supersonic cruise missile they jointly produce and add new capabilities to the weapon, just before the two nations’ leaders are set to meet later this week.

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2026-09-08T05:05:59.891654-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Pilatus flies first PC-7 MKX military trainer for the Netherlands

By FlightGlobal: New model gets airborne from Stans site ahead of deliveries starting in 2027. Pilatus has performed the first flight of its new PC-7 MKX basic trainer, with a lead production example for launch buyer the Netherlands making its debut on 7 September.

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2026-09-08T02:50:20.617130-07:00

EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space

War Game: China gets its own Golden Dome, sparking a space arms race

Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says

Schiess Becomes CSO Amid Space Workforce Shortages

Germany to send Patriot PAC-2 interceptors to Ukraine from its own stocks

Japan scrambles fighters for Chinese spy flights five days in a row

Russia, India Seek BrahMos Upgrades as Putin, Modi Set to Meet

Pilatus flies first PC-7 MKX military trainer for the Netherlands

Schiess Becomes CSO Amid Space Workforce Shortages

Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says

EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space

Germany to send Patriot PAC-2 interceptors to Ukraine from its own stocks

War Game: China gets its own Golden Dome, sparking a space arms race

Japan scrambles fighters for Chinese spy flights five days in a row

Boeing pitches Australian-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Japan

Ukraine Develops Indigenous “Vyrivnyuvach” Glide Bomb to Counter Russian Forces

How could Germany fit into the GCAP next-generation fighter program?

India kicks off process to acquire new Dhruv helicopters, upgrade fighters

Ukraine confirms Swedish ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft began combat sorties in March 2026

Space Force begins next-generation GPS ground architecture after $6.27 billion OCX cancellation

U.S. military demonstrates highly accurate GPS-free quantum navigation for aircraft

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to sea after five-day Thailand respite following 286-day Middle East deployment

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