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Reuters

Pentagon signs seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to expand PAC-3 MSE and THAAD production

The Pentagon has signed seven-year framework agreements with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Lockheed Martin to expand production of critical missile components. The push aims to triple Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor capacity and quadruple Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile production, accelerating deliveries.

Also: insidedefense.com, Seeking Alpha and Economic Times
2026-08-31T06:05:51.978989-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Gravitics to build ‘orbital carriers’ for space-based missile defense

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration of Gravitics' Orbital Carrier WASHINGTON — Gravitics was selected by Lockheed Martin to build three spacecraft for demonstrations of space-based missile defense technologies under the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program, according to regulatory filings.

2026-08-31T05:15:40.840971-07:00
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Reuters

Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises

By Reuters: The United States and Indonesia launched their annual joint military exercises on Monday, the first since announcing a new defence partnership this ​year, with drills from tactical airborne jumps and missile firing to ‌jungle training and cyber defence.

2026-08-31T04:50:35.346630-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Associated Press • David Rising

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

By Associated Press: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry said that the attack Monday came after the U.S.

Also: ANI News Agency
2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

First Hurjet for Turkish air force conducts maiden sortie

By FlightGlobal: Flight timed to coincide with major national holiday. The first Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hurjet advanced jet trainer destined for air force service has conducted its first flight.

Also: The Aviationist, horizon.mt and edrmagazine.eu
2026-08-30T20:35:35.991692-07:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Uzbekistan confirms arrival of first J-10CE fighters after months of rumors

By Air Data News: Official footage shows at least six Chinese-built jets, providing the first firm evidence that the Central Asian country has acquired Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has received its first Chengdu J-10CE fighters , ending months of speculation over a previously unverified acquisition of the Chinese combat aircraft.

2026-08-30T12:05:01.101019-07:00