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September 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Shipping error sends Australia’s F-35 parts to China

A shipment containing components from an Australian F-35 fighter reportedly ended up in Hong Kong after being diverted from its planned route to the United States for maintenance. The...

September 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Triton, Peregrine and Poseidon hit key Australian ISR goals

Australia has formally reached initial operational capability for its MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft and MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare jets, while also completing upgrades to its P-8A Poseidon fleet....

September 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Britain forms space squadron to counter hostile threats

The RAF has established No. III Space Effects Squadron to provide a dedicated capability for responding to hostile actions affecting UK interests in space. The unit was announced by...

September 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

New $13.7M facility to support B-21 weapons

Whiteman Air Force Base is receiving additional infrastructure to support the future arrival of the B-21 Raider. K & K Industries has secured a $13.65 million contract to build...

September 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

4,000 Kiwi drones ordered after US combat trials

Swarm Defense Technologies has received an order covering 4,000 Kiwi one-way attack drones along with additional munitions, with the initial value reaching at least $25 million. The procurement follows...

September 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril’s Barracuda passes US open-architecture validation

Anduril’s Barracuda-M missile family has completed an independent US Air Force evaluation confirming compliance with the Weapon Open System Architecture standard. The four-day test was carried out by MOATEL...

September 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Veer Guardian 2026 wraps up India-Japan air exercise

Veer Guardian 2026 has concluded at Jodhpur after 14 days of joint air training between the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The exercise, which ended September...

September 23, 2026
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Tarang Shakti 2026 to feature F-35, Rafale and Tejas

Tarang Shakti 2026 will mark the first occasion on which the Indian Air Force conducts an exercise involving American F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters. The US fifth-generation aircraft are...

September 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

China’s new nuclear sub takes shape as India’s fleet lags

Fresh commercial satellite imagery has revealed one of the clearest views yet of a new Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine being constructed at the Bohai Shipyard in Huludao. The vessel...

September 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Thales to supply five radars for Ireland’s airspace

The Irish government has entered into an agreement with France to procure five Thales long-range radar systems as part of efforts to improve surveillance of Irish airspace. Irish media...