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UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Accident

The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie crashes on takeoff during test at Utah proving ground

Kratos said its XQ-58 Valkyrie stealth autonomous drone crashed upon takeoff at the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah while operating in a test configuration. The incident puts a key U.S. program for autonomous, lower-cost combat aircraft under scrutiny, though no further details were provided.

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2026-08-05T14:30:57.127056-07:00

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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.

Also: Seapower Magazine

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

Middle East Leadership Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

By Breaking Defense: In what was a scheduled change-of-command, Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica will now lead US Air Forces Central at a consequential time for American forces in the Middle East.

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2026-08-05T11:44:54.331019-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

By Breaking Defense: The interceptor, dubbed the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile, must be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher, per the RFI.

Also: Defense Daily

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2026-08-05T10:44:38.679581-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s use of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

Also: Breaking Defense and Defense Daily

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2026-08-05T10:20:36.399242-07:00

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navylookout.com

2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00

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Vertical Mag

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By Vertical Mag: The pulse of the rotorcraft industry.

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2026-08-05T05:44:43.971491-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

2026-08-04T10:31:43.614320-07:00

Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie crashes on takeoff during test at Utah proving ground

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

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

UK Royal Navy advances Wildcat integration with uncrewed assets for Dragon Rider trial

Northrop and Boeing demonstrate autonomous cooperation between MQ-4C Triton and P-8A

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Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

Colombia Orders Two KC-390s

Embraer Lands Colombian Air Force Deal for Two KC-390 Millennium Multi-Mission Jets

XQ-58 Valkyrie Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In Utah (Updated)

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

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

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed seeks U.S. mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

Northrop gets $3B framework deal to increase motor production for PAC-3, THAAD

Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing

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Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390s in first Latin American sale outside Brazil

NH90 Block 1 begins flight testing with Link 22, upgraded sensors and enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities

Satellite communications deals span Spain’s secure SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s IRIS² network, Starlab and LATAM connectivity

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