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Seapower Magazine • Press Release

U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing $75 Million Contract for Long-Range JDAM

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $75 million undefinitized contract action to acquire the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit for the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range. The precision-guided weapon is designed to deliver a 500-pound-class payload at ranges exceeding 300 nautical miles.

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Boeing scores contract for JDAM LR strike weapon

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2026-08-05T13:30:55.127045-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Australia confirms AIM-260 air-to-air missile procurement

By FlightGlobal: Long-range weapon will initially be used by RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornets. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be the first nation outside of the USA to operate the Lockheed Martin AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).

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2026-08-05T21:31:05.695500-07:00
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navylookout.com

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

By navylookout.com: The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another significant step towards its future Hybrid Navy concept.

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2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

By The War Zone: The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.

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2026-08-05T11:12:43.448171-07:00