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Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • Mike Stone

Pentagon and Lockheed accelerate AIM-260 production as U.S. weighs new-build F-16s

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have signed a framework agreement to expand production of the classified AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, a successor to the AIM-120 AMRAAM, with testing accelerating and a future multiyear buy in prospect. The effort supports U.S. and allied air-combat capabilities amid concerns over the aging fighter fleet.

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2026-09-17T05:35:54.116303-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy should target carriers in fight with China, report says

By DefenseNews.com: A U.S. think tank devised a strategy to target Chinese aircraft carriers by using similar tactics that China has planned against American ships.

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2026-09-17T10:21:18.306161-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Eurofighter   F-16   Europe   Airports   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Poland issues air attack alert as Russian jet drone nears border

By AeroTime: Poland scrambled fighters, issued an air attack alert and suspended flights at two airports as a Russian jet-powered drone approached its border.

2026-09-17T04:21:07.847928-07:00
Saudi Arabia   China   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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New York Times • Dustin Volz, Edward Wong

U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis

By New York Times: Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

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2026-09-16T14:50:07.547466-07:00