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Military Times • Hope Hodge Seck

US Army earmarks air defense unit for Golden Dome missile shield

A U.S. Army official confirmed that an Army air defense unit has been earmarked to support the Golden Dome for America project. The confirmation marks a defined Army role in the initiative, though the available reporting does not specify the unit, its responsibilities or timing.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Army Times and insidedefense.com

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2026-10-20T10:55:25.610128-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Northrop sees growing commercial market for microelectronics products

By Breaking Defense: “We could continue to solely invest in it ourselves with the support of our current shareholders. We could think about broadening that base of investments, or we could think ..

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2026-10-20T10:04:44.180306-07:00

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Bloomberg • Alicia A. Caldwell, Myles Miller, Siddharth Philip

Kristi Noem’s Mass Deportation Jet Fleet Sits Grounded at Louisiana Airport

By Bloomberg: Seven Boeing Co. 737-700 jets, acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars and meant to ramp up President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign, have barely left the ground at southwest Louisiana’s Lake Charles Regional Airport.

Also: CNN

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2026-10-20T10:06:35.528313-07:00

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Reuters

NATO to send planes and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping

By Reuters: NATO will send more maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems and drones to the Black Sea, the ‌military alliance said on Tuesday, after a series of deadly drone attacks on shipping in the region apparently linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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2026-10-20T10:04:31.124251-07:00

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Bloomberg • Alex Wickham

UK to Fly Missions to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks

By Bloomberg: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Royal Air Force to fly missions to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.

FlightGlobal

Royal Air Force Typhoons to fly defensive missions over Saudi Arabia

politico.eu

UK to deploy fighter jets to help Saudis against Houthi attacks

Also: The Guardian, Washington Post, AeroTime, CNBC, Reuters, Wings, Financial Times, adsadvance.co.uk, The Independent, CNA and 8 more

27 Sources

2026-10-20T04:00:42.538324-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Airbus Airbus A330

avionrevue.com • Avion Revue

(ES) Spain receives its third A330 MRTT

By avionrevue.com: Poco más de dos meses después desde que el tercer A330 MRTT español entrara en su fase final, Ministerio de Defensa ha recibido la aeronave.

Air Data News

Spain finally completes A330 MRTT fleet five years after ordering locally converted tankers

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2026-10-20T04:49:01.431191-07:00

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Bloomberg • Edward Ludlow, Rebecca Torrence

ASI Hits $3 Billion Valuation in $325 Million Round Led by Spark

By Bloomberg: Startup ASI raised $325 million in new funding from investors, allowing the company to expand an artificial intelligence system that helps the military, airlines and air-traffic controllers manage assets.

Also: Aviation Week and Bloomberg Law

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2026-10-20T08:05:26.849507-07:00

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politico.eu • Veronika Melkozerova

2026-10-20T07:04:52.700064-07:00

US Army earmarks air defense unit for Golden Dome missile shield

Northrop sees growing commercial market for microelectronics products

Kristi Noem’s Mass Deportation Jet Fleet Sits Grounded at Louisiana Airport

NATO to send planes and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping

UK to Fly Missions to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks

Royal Air Force Typhoons to fly defensive missions over Saudi Arabia

UK to deploy fighter jets to help Saudis against Houthi attacks

(ES) Spain receives its third A330 MRTT

Spain finally completes A330 MRTT fleet five years after ordering locally converted tankers

ASI Hits $3 Billion Valuation in $325 Million Round Led by Spark

Rubio insists the US isn’t trying to hurt Ukraine

Congress Seeks Answers On Starlink Disruptions in Ukraine

Ukraine Warns U.S. Intelligence and Missile-Defense Support Is Wavering

US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape

Northrop sees growing commercial market for microelectronics products

Kristi Noem’s Mass Deportation Jet Fleet Sits Grounded at Louisiana Airport

NATO to send planes and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping

(ES) Spain receives its third A330 MRTT

ASI Hits $3 Billion Valuation in $325 Million Round Led by Spark

EU unveils new Arctic strategy with focus on security

Aerospace and military contractors raise 2026 profit forecasts

RTX Lifts Outlook on Strong Demand for Missiles and Air Travel

Drones take over AUSA, plus the Army’s plan to bring in new vendors

Starlink access for Ukraine reportedly throttled as U.S. official warns Zelensky against claims; Lithuania gateway faces arson a

Two Saudi National Guard crew killed in AH-6i crash near Yemen as Houthis claim strike

Avfuel’s Keith Sawyer to moderate opening sustainability panel at NBAA-BACE 2026

Russian satellite approaches U.S. spacecraft serving Ukraine’s military

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