CSG Acquires 9.5% Stake in MDA Space, Expanding Into Space Technology

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CSG Acquires 9.5% Stake in MDA Space, Expanding Into Space Technology Czech industrial and defense group Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has acquired a 9.5% stake in Canada's MDA Space, becoming the satellite technology company's largest shareholder and establishing a foothold in the commercial and defense space industry. Announced on October 13, 2026, the investment is part of CSG's long-term plan to…

RAF Voyager Completes 14 Missions During Saudi Arabia Deployment

RAF Voyager Completes 14 Missions in Saudi Arabia A Royal Air Force Voyager tanker has completed 14 operational missions since deploying to Saudi Arabia, providing air-to-air refueling support as the kingdom responds to renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks, according to a report published by UK Defence Journal on October 12, 2026. The deployment follows a request from the Saudi…

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RAF Voyager Completes 14 Missions During Saudi Arabia Deployment

RAF Voyager Completes 14 Missions in Saudi Arabia A Royal Air Force Voyager tanker has completed 14 operational missions since deploying to Saudi Arabia, providing air-to-air refueling support as the kingdom responds to renewed Houthi…

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China-Egypt Air Drills Highlight J-16, KJ-500 Teaming Against Rafale Fighters

Chinese and Egyptian air forces used their 2026 Eagles of Civilization exercise to train against different fighter types, practice beyond-visual-range engagements and conduct aerial refueling, with Chinese state media reporting that airborne surveillance and electronic…

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China’s Airshow China 2026 to Feature New PLA Aircraft and Naval Equipment

China plans to use the 16th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China 2026, to present a wider range of military equipment, including new public appearances by People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air…

Northrop Grumman Completes B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk Overhaul

The U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk returned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, on October 7, 2026, following scheduled depot maintenance by Northrop Grumman that included structural repairs and restoration of the…

Army Report Finds Systemic Failures Behind Fatal 2025 Midair Collision

The U.S. Army has identified a series of failures in communications, aircraft maintenance, pilot training and aviation safety oversight linked to the January 2025 midair collision between an Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter and an…

Lockheed Martin to Supply Black Hawk Training Systems to Philippine Air Force

Lockheed Martin to Provide Philippine Air Force With Black Hawk Training Systems Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to supply the Philippine Air Force with an S-70i Black…

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Raytheon to Develop Software Upgrades for U.S. Navy Radar Detection

Raytheon will develop new signal-processing algorithms and software upgrades for naval radar systems under a contract from the U.S. Office…

Pentagon Certifies Bath Iron Works for Second Arleigh Burke Destroyer

The U.S. Department of War has certified General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Maine as capable of supporting construction…

USS Oregon Visits Norway as U.S. Navy Maintains High North Presence

The U.S. Navy's Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) arrived at the Port of Grøtsund near Tromsø, Norway, on…

USS Abraham Lincoln CO Addresses Crew Welfare Concerns After 322-Day Deployment

USS Abraham Lincoln CO Addresses Crew Welfare Concerns After Extended Deployment The commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln said…

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Mach 2.4 at 65,000 Feet: IAF Pilots Reveal the Real Story Behind the 1997 MiG-25 Islamabad Recon Mission

Beyond the Sonic Boom Former Indian Air Force pilots have provided new first-hand details about a MiG-25 reconnaissance mission that crossed into Pakistani airspace in May 1997, an incident that became one of the best-known episodes involving India's former high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Air Marshal Sumit Mukerji and retired Wing Commander…

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Kremlin Criticizes France Over M51.3 Nuclear Missile Test

Kremlin Criticizes France Over M51.3 Missile Test The Kremlin has criticized France's October 6 test launch of an M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, arguing that the test reflects what Moscow sees as Europe's growing military focus on confrontation with Russia. The French launch was conducted from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine…

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Denmark Says Russia Has Escalated Sabotage Operations Against Defense Firms

Russia has intensified efforts to disrupt Danish companies involved in supplying military equipment to Ukraine, according to Denmark's national security and intelligence service, as Copenhagen warns that Moscow is increasingly concentrating its hybrid activities on targets with a direct connection to weapons production. Josefine Christensen, a lead analyst with the…

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F-15E Shot Down Over Iran: How the Dude 44 Crew Was Brought Home

F-15E Shot Down Over Iran: Dude 44 Rescue Explained An Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flying as Dude 44 was shot down over southwestern Iran on April 3, 2026, and both crew members survived. U.S. officials have said the aircraft was hit by a shoulder-fired, heat-seeking missile. The pilot, call…

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Operation Mount Hope III: How Two Night Stalker Chinooks Carried a Libyan Hind Out of Chad

Operation Mount Hope III: A Cold War Helicopter Recovery Mission In June 1988, two U.S. Army MH-47D Chinook helicopters flew deep into northern Chad to recover an intact Soviet-designed attack helicopter that had been abandoned by Libya after its defeat in the Chad-Libya conflict. The mission, designated Operation Mount Hope…

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U.S. Warns Defense Industry Lacks Capacity for Rapid Weapons Surge

U.S. Defense Industry Faces Weapons Surge Limits The United States does not currently have enough reserve manufacturing capacity to rapidly expand production of some critical weapons and military components during a major crisis, according to a new Department of War manufacturing strategy. The assessment is contained in the Manufacturing Technology…

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European Defence Fund Draws Record 612 Proposals for €1 Billion 2026 Round

The European Defence Fund received a record 612 proposals for its 2026 calls, competing for approximately €1.006 billion in European Union support for collaborative defense research and development. The European Commission said submissions increased 49% from the previous year, marking the highest level of interest since the fund was launched…

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U.S. Army Selects Five Companies for PrSM Increment 4 Prototypes

U.S. Army Selects Five Companies for PrSM Increment 4 The U.S. Army has selected five defense companies to compete in the next stage of Precision Strike Missile development, opening a multi-vendor prototype competition intended to produce a weapon capable of reaching 1,000 kilometers or more from the M142 High Mobility…

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Mach 2.4 at 65,000 Feet: IAF Pilots Reveal the Real Story Behind the 1997 MiG-25 Islamabad Recon Mission

Beyond the Sonic Boom Former Indian Air Force pilots have provided new first-hand details about…

Bolt Action Rifles: History, Design and Military Role

Bolt action rifles occupy an important place in the development of modern military small arms.…

F-15E Shot Down Over Iran: How the Dude 44 Crew Was Brought Home

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Operation Mount Hope III: How Two Night Stalker Chinooks Carried a Libyan Hind Out of Chad

Operation Mount Hope III: A Cold War Helicopter Recovery Mission In June 1988, two U.S.…

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Lockheed Martin Outlines Layered Air Defense Plans, Debuts PAC-3 Edge

Lockheed Martin Expands Air Defense Portfolio With New Interceptor Designs Lockheed Martin is advancing several air and missile defense programs intended to address different parts of the aerial threat spectrum, from short-range threats to ballistic…

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Raytheon Tests Faster Coyote Interceptor With New Rocket Motor

Raytheon Tests Upgraded Coyote Interceptor to Improve Drone Engagement Speed Raytheon has completed three developmental tests of its Coyote Block 2C+RM counter-unmanned aircraft system interceptor, advancing an upgrade designed to shorten launch and engagement timelines…

Lockheed Martin Unveils PAC-3 Edge Interceptor for U.S. Army

Lockheed Martin has introduced PAC-3 Edge, a new missile interceptor designed to improve the U.S. Army’s ability to engage advanced missile threats, including hypersonic weapons. The company plans to begin testing in 2027 and is…

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General Dynamics, Primordial Labs to Add Voice Control to Abrams and XM30

General Dynamics Adds AI Voice Control to Abrams, XM30 For crews operating increasingly software-heavy armored vehicles, the problem is no longer limited to driving, observing terrain and operating weapons. Radios, cameras, tactical displays, sensors and…