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time.com • Callum Sutherland

German officials link Russia to explosive-laden drone found near airport runway

German officials say Russia was behind an explosive-laden drone discovered near a German airport runway last month. The European Union’s chief described the alleged plot as bearing the “hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism,” elevating the incident from an airport security breach to a wider geopolitical concern.

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2026-09-02T12:20:59.909269-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

By AINonline: Evolving AI-augmented simulator-based approach to ‘gamify’ learning.

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2026-09-02T04:35:53.546190-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

New York Times • John Ismay, Simon Ducroquet

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

By New York Times: Iranian attacks have upended the Navy’s supply chain in the Middle East, causing a strain on the aircraft carriers, destroyers and amphibious ships that are being kept in the region indefinitely.

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2026-09-02T03:05:16.538073-07:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

By AeroTime: A Chinese YY-20 tanker refueled an Egyptian Rafale during Eagles of Civilization 2026, a documented first involving a Western-built fighter.

Also: The Aviationist and defensemirror.com

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2026-09-02T01:35:14.785442-07:00

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Axios • Colin Demarest

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

By Axios: "Not sure the time frame, but we'll be ready," Boeing's Steve Parker told reporters in London.

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2026-09-02T03:51:14.987132-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

Associated Press • Anton L. Delgado, Sakchai Lalit

2026-09-01T18:20:24.982153-07:00

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Payload • Muon Space

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By Payload: We cover the business and policy of space.

Also: The Space Review and Space Policy Online

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2026-09-01T19:20:11.146349-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

2026-09-01T06:35:12.385431-07:00

German officials link Russia to explosive-laden drone found near airport runway

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea

After 286 Days at Sea, 5,000 Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Get a Break in Thailand

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

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US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft

US Navy RFI Details Plans for Carrier-Based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)

Navy Seeks Carrier-Based Autonomous Combat Aircraft

E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism'

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Fighter Training with Project Skynapse

Boeing says it is ready for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter program

Inside Supplying U.S. Warships During the Iran War

Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time

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U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

After Army secretary’s resignation, tallying the departures of military leaders

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Receives Provisional Bundeswehr Airworthiness Approval

Pentagon signs seven-year agreements to triple PAC-3 MSE and quadruple THAAD production

NATO fighters scramble after drones approach Baltic airspace as Zelenskiy declares Russian skies unsafe

US Navy seeks two carrier-based autonomous combat aircraft prototypes costing under $30 million

U.S. Navy seeks two fully functional prototypes for first tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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