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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SDA says Tranche 1 satellite checkouts are progressing faster after slow start

On-orbit checkouts of the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 satellites, launched in July, are advancing faster than those of previous constellation planes, SDA Director Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo said. The update indicates improved progress in bringing the proliferated satellite architecture into operational readiness after an initially slow start.

2026-08-24T12:37:17.204689-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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Economic Times • Manu Pubby

European satellite firm ICEYE sets up India arm, eyes defence deals

By Economic Times: European satellite firm ICEYE has launched a new Indian establishment for defense and security cooperation. This expansion targets India's significant defense and space market opportunities.

2026-08-24T06:05:55.783212-07:00
China   Hypersonic   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
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Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

China Develops Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Designed to Target High-Value Aircraft

By Bloomberg: The Chinese military has developed hypersonic glide vehicles that can launch air-to-air weapons, an advancement meant to threaten high-value targets such as command-and-control aircraft thousands of miles away.

Also: Economic Times and Seeking Alpha
2026-08-24T06:21:34.576713-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Russia says UK’s plan to hand Ukraine Storm Shadow blueprints pours fuel on fire

By AeroTime: Russia has accused the UK of "pouring fuel on the fire" over plans to provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow blueprints to help establish local assembly lines.

Also: Janes
2026-08-24T06:20:05.653292-07:00
F-16   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Hungarian Air Force Gripen crashes near Szolnok, pilot ejects safely

By Air Data News: Accident comes only two months after Hungary completed the expansion of its Saab fighter fleet to 18 Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter crashed near Szolnok , Hungary, on Monday, August 24, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Associated Press, Aviation24, Aviation Safety Network, Aviation24 and aeroxplorer.com
2026-08-24T02:21:49.256768-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

New US Navy missile addresses Chinese kill web threat

By FlightGlobal: With the AIM-424 Malice reveal, the US Navy has shown off its second long-range air-to-air missile in two years. The emergence of a new US Navy (USN) long-range air-to-air missile, designated AIM-424 Malice, underscores the seriousness of the Chinese threat to aircraft carrier strike groups.

Also: SpaceNews.com, Breaking Defense, The War Zone, defensehere.com, interestingengineering.com, militaryleak.com, defence-industry.eu, Sandboxx, India Defense News and 6 more
2026-08-24T00:20:13.695659-07:00