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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

U.S. Army Targets Adversary ISR Satellites as Part of Space Superiority Push

The U.S. Army is developing space-superiority capabilities focused on countering adversary intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites, while also pursuing what Col. Joe Mroszcyck described as “stratospheric warfare.” The effort signals a broader role for Army forces in contested space and near-space operations.

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2026-08-13T13:34:47.467249-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Reuters • Phil Stewart

Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

By Reuters: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were "completely misrepresented.".

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

Hegseth Attends Flyover Demonstration

The Guardian

Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

Also: The Independent and wavy.com

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2026-08-13T09:20:50.476674-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

GE’s new Black Hawk engine achieves preliminary flight rating

By FlightGlobal: GE Aerospace designed the T901 Improved Turbine Engine to replace the T700 turboshaft powering both the UH-60M and AH-64E helicopters.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD

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2026-08-13T09:50:05.786554-07:00

eVTOL AI M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Joby Splits Commercial and Defense VTOL Projects With $500M Acquisition

By Flying Magazine: Resonant Sciences will become Joby’s ‘dedicated defense business’ and house hybrid-electric and autonomous projects.

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2026-08-13T06:05:56.760537-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

India launches competition for 60 military transport aircraft

By Air Data News: India has formally launched the competition for 60 new military transport aircraft, bringing the long-discussed Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program into its selection phase after years of studies and preparations.

FlightGlobal

India formally launches competition for new military transport

FL360aero

India’s ₹1 Lakh-Crore Medium Transport Aircraft Contest: Why the IAF’s Next Airlifter Could Reshape Indian Military Aviation

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com, India Defense News, aerospaceglobalnews.com, defence.in and India Defense News

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2026-08-13T02:53:27.525743-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Exclusive: Space Kinetic Awarded $50M for Space Maneuverability

By Payload: Space Kinetic announced a $50M OTA award from the Space Force to develop Whirlwind—its space maneuverability and deployment system.

Via Satellite

Impulse Space Wins New Space Force Contract

ssc.spaceforce.mil

U.S. Space Force Partners With Five Companies on Resilient, Open-Architecture Space Data Network

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2026-08-13T05:33:32.160524-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Rheinmetall launches FV-014 loitering munition from truck

By AeroTime: Rheinmetall launched its FV-014 loitering munition from a containerized launcher mounted on a moving HX truck during trials in Germany.

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2026-08-13T06:04:57.471578-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

Yonhap News Agency • Kim Eun-jung

KAI, Hyundai Rotem to team up on long-range air-to-air missiles for KF-21

By Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) and Hyundai Rotem Co. said Thursday they have agreed to jointly develop and integrate long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21 fighter jet and explore opportunities to export aircraft and weapons packages to global markets.

AeroTime