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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

U.S. to transfer three maritime-surveillance King Air aircraft to Philippine Coast Guard

The Pentagon said the United States will transfer three King Air turboprop aircraft configured for maritime domain awareness to the Philippine Coast Guard. The planned handover expands the coast guard’s dedicated airborne surveillance capacity, though the announcement did not provide details on timing, aircraft variants or support arrangements.

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2026-10-01T04:50:42.900212-07:00

eVTOL Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

By eVTOL Insights: REGENT Craft has extended its collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab adding $5 million in mission funding and bringing the total value of the agreement to $19.25 million.

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2026-10-01T05:06:42.583520-07:00

Satellite Europe LEO Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Bloomberg • Amy Thomson, Paula Doenecke

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

By Bloomberg: Nokia Oyj and satellite startup Iceye are planning to build secure European communication systems in orbit for defense and security matters, taking advantage of the growing urgency on the continent for sovereign services.

defence-blog.com

ICEYE and Nokia team up on sovereign satellite internet

Reuters

Nokia and Iceye to make low-orbit satellite systems for defence, security

Also: Aviation Week, ANI News Agency and 5 more

11 Sources

2026-09-30T23:49:59.002959-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

What Europe’s military air fleets will look like in 30 years

By Breaking Defense: Breaking Defense's roundtable looks into a crystal ball to discuss the more distant future for the continent's air forces.

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2026-10-01T01:36:35.748633-07:00

AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

CNBC • Luke Fountain

Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says

By CNBC: Pete Hegseth, in remarks about the state of the military, announced a project led by two GOP-supporting tech executives to examine military capabilities.

Air & Space Forces Mag

Hegseth Unveils New Autonomous Warfare Command in ‘State of the Force’ Address

Bloomberg

Hegseth Picks Musk, Luckey, Gingrich for Warfare Research Unit

Also: ANI News Agency

5 Sources

2026-09-30T13:05:17.446922-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

What will Golden Dome actually defend? Senators press for answers

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Congressional budget analysts have finally been briefed on the Pentagon’s classified Golden Dome architecture, six months after producing a $1.2 trillion estimate that has become a flashpoint in the debate over the missile-defense program.

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2026-09-30T15:00:39.743849-07:00

NASA

The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

Lessons Learned From Getting An SR-71 In The Air Again May Be As Valuable As Its Flight Test Data

By The War Zone: Just the process of reviving the Blackbird and its exotic supply chain could be an endeavor that pays off larger than whatever it does once it is back flying.

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2026-09-30T16:20:38.677290-07:00

Aircraft Carrier North America

The War Zone • Ian Ellis-Jones

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Deploy from West Coast

By The War Zone: The five-ship Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and three-ship Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group deploy back-to-back from the West Coast.

Also: Forbes

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2026-09-30T13:35:48.528603-07:00

U.S. to transfer three maritime-surveillance King Air aircraft to Philippine Coast Guard

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

ICEYE and Nokia team up on sovereign satellite internet

Nokia and Iceye to make low-orbit satellite systems for defence, security

What Europe’s military air fleets will look like in 30 years

Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says

Hegseth Unveils New Autonomous Warfare Command in ‘State of the Force’ Address

Hegseth Picks Musk, Luckey, Gingrich for Warfare Research Unit

What will Golden Dome actually defend? Senators press for answers

Lessons Learned From Getting An SR-71 In The Air Again May Be As Valuable As Its Flight Test Data

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Deploy from West Coast

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

US to provide three King Air surveillance aircraft to the Philippine Coast Guard

What Europe’s military air fleets will look like in 30 years

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

Lessons Learned From Getting An SR-71 In The Air Again May Be As Valuable As Its Flight Test Data

What will Golden Dome actually defend? Senators press for answers

Ukraine’s F-16 Fleet Is In A Readiness Crisis

Burnham Says Iran Likely Involved in UK Airbase Incident

Stratolaunch acquires Boeing 777-200ER to support hypersonic Talon-A flights

Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman to undergo $5.1B mid-life overhaul

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Raytheon wins up to $20.7 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles at record rates

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Raytheon wins up to $20.7 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles at record rates

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