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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Navy integrates autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F-35s in Joint Simulation Environment to develop new fighter tactics

FlightGlobal reports: The US Navy has digitally integrated autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters inside the Joint Simulation Environment, as the service begins a fleet transformation that will see uncrewed fighters operated alongside conventional aircraft.

Also: The Aviationist
2026-01-09T05:28:00.902972-08:00
Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
Reuters • Saad Sayeed; Mubasher Bukhari

Exclusive: Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms and jet deal for Sudan as civil war intensifies

By Reuters: Pakistan is in the final phases of striking a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, a former top air force official and three sources said, promising a major boost for Sudan's army, battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

2026-01-09T04:38:00.977346-08:00
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Payload • Elizabeth Howell

Space Canada Urges Faster Defence Procurement to Open Market for Canadian Space Companies

By Payload: Space Canada, the country’s space industry advocacy group, released a 17-page position paper Wednesday suggesting ways in which Canada can speed up procurement, in line with global trends.

2026-01-09T05:28:03.206188-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Andrew Osborn

Russia Reports Firing Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile at Ukrainian Energy and Drone Manufacturing Sites

By Reuters: The missile is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, although there was no suggestion that the one used in the overnight attack had been fitted with them.

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2026-01-08T23:02:31.746901-08:00