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Oct 02, 2026
Diehl and the German government have signed a contract to get started on adapting the IRIS-T SLM air and missile defense system for naval use.
Oct 02, 2026
Taiwan has received the first two of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16C Blk. 70 fighters, about three years behind the original delivery schedule.
Oct 02, 2026
As the Army fields a full lineup of exquisite munitions, a parallel effort is creating a complementary inventory of affordable long-range alternatives.
Oct 02, 2026
Boeing’s victory caps a two-month series of U.S. Navy disclosures that transform the vision for the future carrier air wing.
Oct 02, 2026
The U.S. Space Force is launching the first operational air moving target indicator satellites. Is the warfighter ready to use them?
Oct 01, 2026
The French air force will trial a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) with a Dassault Rafale in 2028 as the service prepares to embrace autonomy and AI.
Oct 01, 2026
Iceye and Nokia have agreed to jointly pursue the low Earth orbit satellite communication market, setting the goal of launching their first spacecraft in two years.
Oct 01, 2026
For years, space has been a key enabler for NATO members. Now the alliance wants to make sure it becomes a supported—not supporting—operational area.