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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Denmark adds ground- and air-launched weapons in long-range strike buildup

Denmark plans to buy Anthem munitions and Joint Strike Missiles, adding ground- and air-launched options for striking targets at long range. The move comes as NATO reinforces its Baltic flank; the available report does not specify quantities, costs or delivery timelines.

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2026-10-23T10:05:50.479994-07:00

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Dassault chief reiterates demonstrator plan for Rafale-successor sixth-gen fighter

By FlightGlobal: Eric Trappier says aircraft could be flying by 2031 provided development contract is received promptly.

Also: Reuters

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2026-10-23T09:05:03.513561-07:00

North America Accident

The Hill • Ryan J. Karlin

2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas

By The Hill: Two Air Force pilots safely ejected from their aircraft near San Antonio on Thursday because of potential issues with their landing gear.

Also: avweb.com

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2026-10-23T08:14:43.417246-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

DefenseNews.com • Katie Livingstone

‘The West can’t stop me’: Space wars heat up as Russia tails a Ukraine-linked US satellite

By DefenseNews.com: Washington blamed Moscow for deliberately moving a Russian military satellite with an undisclosed mission close last week to a U.S.-registered satellite.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-10-23T09:00:38.689961-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon looking past Earth orbit for its next military frontier

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is moving to acquire its first military capabilities designed for the vast reaches between Earth and the moon, setting a goal of fielding an initial system by late 2029 as Pentagon leaders describe cislunar space as a future battlefield.

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2026-10-23T07:49:03.164448-07:00

DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling

By DefenseNews.com: The goal is for AI to automatically analyze refueling operations from cameras mounted on the tankers and provide “hot wash” feedback to the tanker crews.

Also: Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-10-23T07:50:39.264810-07:00

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs Middle East Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

Qatari Barzan unveils aerial drones, unmanned surface vessels at Milipol 2026

By Breaking Defense: “This is a significant achievement, particularly as we continue to expand Qatar’s domestic defence and security capabilities in a year where we have had to rise to a number of regional challenges,” the company said in a statement.

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2026-10-23T08:25:37.913059-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

RAF aircraft will be used to fight wildfires for first time

By FlightGlobal: Announcement marks unprecedented use of RAF aircraft, including CH-47 Chinook and Airbus A400M, to combat wildfires, following the hottest summer on record.

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2026-10-23T08:05:09.013354-07:00

Denmark adds ground- and air-launched weapons in long-range strike buildup

Dassault chief reiterates demonstrator plan for Rafale-successor sixth-gen fighter

2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas

‘The West can’t stop me’: Space wars heat up as Russia tails a Ukraine-linked US satellite

Pentagon looking past Earth orbit for its next military frontier

US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling

Qatari Barzan unveils aerial drones, unmanned surface vessels at Milipol 2026

RAF aircraft will be used to fight wildfires for first time

Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push

Dassault chief reiterates demonstrator plan for Rafale-successor sixth-gen fighter

‘The West can’t stop me’: Space wars heat up as Russia tails a Ukraine-linked US satellite

2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas

Qatari Barzan unveils aerial drones, unmanned surface vessels at Milipol 2026

RAF aircraft will be used to fight wildfires for first time

RAF Typhoons and French Rafales train together in first joint nuclear deterrence exercise

Exclusive: DoD Taps Orbital Operations for Cryogenic Spacecraft Demo

China’s first aircraft carrier forms ‘evolving pattern’ of voyages in disputed Asian seas

EXCLUSIVE: Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree to 10-year F-35 framework for at least 850 aircraft, pending congressional approval and fundi

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Russian Su-30SM crashes during training in Kaliningrad; both crew members eject

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