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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Pakistan tests indigenous Fa’az air-to-air missile from JF-17 fighters

Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fleet has tested the Fa’az air-to-air missile, a step toward an indigenous air-to-air weapons capability. The test comes as the Pakistan Air Force already fields advanced Chinese weapons, positioning Fa’az as a domestic addition to its existing arsenal.

2026-11-04T12:50:41.454965-08:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon backs LeoLabs radar expansion with $150 million loan commitment

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2026-11-04T13:25:40.922664-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Boeing   Textron  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition

By The War Zone: Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.

Also: FlightGlobal
2026-11-04T09:55:18.558447-08:00
aviation   Event   Europe  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

RIAT organiser announces show’s permanent move to Boscombe Down site

By FlightGlobal: Annual event will relocate to new location from next year, following cancellation of show in July 2026. The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has a new home, with the show’s organiser having decided to permanently move it from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following the 2026 event's cancellation.

Also: Key.Aero, The Independent, UK Defence Journal and 3 more
2026-11-04T07:05:33.076529-08:00
China   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

By Breaking Defense: “Under-resourcing” the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) “could risk undermining the ability of military leaders and civilian policymakers to understand” Beijing’s aerospace strategy and military prowess, according to a letter addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.

2026-11-04T09:04:49.632944-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USAF Widens Lower-Cost Cruise Missile Effort To Also Include Glide Bombs

By The War Zone: A new 'spiral' to the Extended Range Attack Munition program includes calls for unpowered and powered designs. Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

2026-11-04T05:35:03.483273-08:00