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Sep 18, 2026
The acknowledgement of coorbital weapons marks a turning point in the way the U.S. military talks about war in space.
Sep 18, 2026
U.S. Air Force demand for a new fleet of Massed Modular Aircraft points to a novel way of fighting, with swarming, attritable aircraft flinging long-range missiles from afar.
Sep 18, 2026
Congress’ prohibition on share buybacks and the Pentagon’s memo on cost disclosure are likely to discourage potential new defense contractors.
Sep 18, 2026
Europe shifts from concept to implementation mode across military satcom, intelligence and other missions.
Sep 17, 2026
The U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command is now looking into how it can better improve readiness while remaining heavily deployed.
Sep 17, 2026
Chinese air exercises test PLAAF composite-force operations, overseas command structures and tactical decision-making across diverse environments.
Sep 17, 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected teams led by Leonardo and Iceye to conduct separate architecture studies for a planned sovereign Earth-observation constellation.
Sep 17, 2026
The British Defense Ministry has formalized its plans to acquired Tekever AR5 tactical intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance drones, while also moving forward with buying small drones for the army.