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Britain forms first space squadron against threats

Britain’s Royal Air Force has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, a dedicated formation intended to counter hostile activities affecting UK interests in space. Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv...

September 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
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USAF funds new $13.7M B-21 weapons facility

The US Air Force is preparing Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri for the future arrival of the B-21 Raider by expanding its supporting infrastructure. K & K Industries...

September 24, 2026
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US orders 4,000 Kiwi drones following combat trials

Swarm Defense Technologies has received a prototype delivery order for 4,000 Kiwi one-way attack drones and associated munitions worth at least $25 million. The procurement follows the second phase...

September 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril Barracuda gains US open-architecture approval

Anduril has achieved a major milestone for its Barracuda-M weapon family after the missile successfully completed an independent US Air Force assessment for compliance with the Weapon Open System...

September 23, 2026
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Mergers & JV
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India-Japan Air Cooperation Strengthens as Veer Guardian 2026 Concludes in Jodhpur

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) have successfully concluded the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, marking another...

September 23, 2026
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F-35, Rafale and Tejas to Join Tarang Shakti 2026 as India Hosts Major Multinational Air Exercise

For the first time, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct an exercise involving the US F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter. The fifth-generation aircraft will participate alongside...

September 23, 2026
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China’s Next-Generation Nuclear Submarine Emerges as India’s Submarine Fleet Expansion Faces Delays

Fresh satellite imagery of China’s Bohai Shipyard in Huludao has provided one of the clearest views yet of a new nuclear-powered attack submarine widely believed to be part of...

Ireland Procures Five Thales Radars to Strengthen Airspace Surveillance

The Irish government has signed an agreement with France to procure five Thales long-range radar systems as part of efforts to enhance Ireland’s airspace surveillance capabilities, according to Irish...

September 23, 2026
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Cochin Shipyard Starts Building Indian Navy’s First Next-Generation Missile Vessel

New Delhi’s state-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has laid the keel for the Indian Navy’s first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) in Kerala, formally commencing construction of the lead...

US Approves $425M Seahawk Helicopter Package for Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $425 million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark covering three MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and associated equipment. The proposed package includes navigation...