Space Force   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force chief warns against orbital conflict; calls for military forces able to fight and prevail in space

In his final public address, Gen. Chance Saltzman warned that conflict extending into orbit would expose the satellites of every nation. He argued that the best deterrent is building military forces capable of fighting and prevailing in space.

2026-07-15T11:28:54.845851-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

In first, Air Force fires live shot off CCA wingman drone

By Breaking Defense: “It wasn’t just an AMRAAM that came off,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach told Breaking Defense. “It was tracking the target.”.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD, Defense Scoop, defence-blog.com and insidedefense.com
2026-07-15T08:17:03.882731-07:00
China   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Military Times staff

First the coast guard, then an ICBM: China tests new, long-term ways to hold off rivals in Asia

By DefenseNews.com: Experts say Beijing used both methods to try out new, attention-grabbing and long-term ways to deter others from challenging its territorial claims.

Also: Military Times
2026-07-15T08:45:42.111077-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK Royal Air Force studying total future fleet size for nuclear-capable F-35A

By FlightGlobal: Initial purchase of 12 conventional take-off jets will support operational conversion unit, service says. The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is working to determine its future fleet requirement for the Lockheed Martin F-35A, as the service works toward regaining an air-launched nuclear weapons capability from next decade.

2026-07-15T06:59:06.790764-07:00
Leadership   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

MBDA to replace CEO with Airbus executive

By Breaking Defense: During his time at MBDA, Éric Béranger oversaw the firm’s major industrial ramp-up.

Also: AeroTime, Reuters and Seeking Alpha
2026-07-15T05:30:17.815035-07:00
Eurofighter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Germany’s first Quadriga-programme Eurofighter makes flight debut

By FlightGlobal: New aircraft is one of 58 on order for Berlin. Airbus Defence & Space has flown its first Tranche 4 Eurofighter to have been produced for the German air force as part of Berlin’s Project Quadriga acquisition.

Also: Janes, grosswald.org and defence-blog.com
2026-07-15T01:16:19.055091-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Pentagon Blocks Watchdog’s Review of Costly F-35 Program

By Bloomberg: The Pentagon has blocked the public release of a congressionally-mandated annual report on the costly and controversial F-35 fighter jet program for the first time in more than 20 years.

2026-07-15T02:29:11.394080-07:00