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Military Times • Katie Livingstone

Russia expands military support to Iran with upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data

Russia has begun providing Iran with upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in the Middle East, deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran as both countries remain engaged in active conflicts in Ukraine and the region.

Also: DefenseNews.com
2026-09-15T06:52:04.575843-07:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Thales  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Thales targets LMM exports as it launches new UK technology strategy

By FlightGlobal: Company details importance of international sales in sustaining production in Belfast. Thales sees strong opportunity to secure additional export sales of its UK-produced lightweight modular missile (LMM), having dramatically increased output of the defensive weapon since the war in Ukraine began in early 2022.

2026-09-15T07:20:20.238307-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

EXCLUSIVE: Pratt licenses Hermeus to build F100 fighter jet engine

By Breaking Defense: Hermeus CEO Zach Shore told Breaking Defense the company can now vertically integrate production of its Quarterhorse drone and serve as a second source of engines for Pratt’s F100-PW-229 powerplant.

2026-09-15T04:50:42.299235-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

GA-ASI expands uncrewed aircraft portfolio with FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft and Mojave STOL

By Breaking Defense: GA-ASI expands its uncrewed aircraft lineup with the FQ-42A, MQ-9B, Mojave STOL and Wildfire for high-tech warfare and contested environments. GA-ASI FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Also: Aviation Week, interestingengineering.com and tectonicdefense.com
2026-09-15T05:36:08.528526-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Ed Ou

Night flight operations aboard USS George Washington amid tensions with Iran

By Reuters: Fighter jets took off and landed on the USS George Washington during night flight operations in the Middle East, where the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was deployed to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln amid tensions with Iran.

2026-09-15T07:36:53.426605-07:00