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		<title>Army awards Lockheed $1.2B contract for PrSM Inc 2 system</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/army-awards-lockheed-1-2b-contract-for-prsm-inc-2-system/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carley Welch]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Land Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Army]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[munitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Precision Strike Missile - PRSM]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/army-awards-lockheed-1-2b-contract-for-prsm-inc-2-system/"><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/03/PrSM-Inc-2.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" /></a></p><p>Monday’s announcement comes after Lockheed successfully launched its first PrSM Increment 2 missile in February.</p>
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		<title>Italian fighter jets shoot down unidentified drone over Lithuania</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/italian-fighter-jets-shoot-down-unidentified-drone-over-lithuania/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[BAE Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drone incursions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lithuania]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/italian-fighter-jets-shoot-down-unidentified-drone-over-lithuania/"><img width="1024" height="577" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/11/Eurofighter-Typhoon-e1732642769504-1024x577.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/11/Eurofighter-Typhoon-e1732642769504-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/11/Eurofighter-Typhoon-e1732642769504-350x197.jpg 350w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/11/Eurofighter-Typhoon-e1732642769504-768x433.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/11/Eurofighter-Typhoon-e1732642769504-1070x603.jpg 1070w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/11/Eurofighter-Typhoon-e1732642769504.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>The incident marks the second time in 30 days that the Italian Air Force has responded to airspace incursions. </p>
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		<title>A new era of uncrewed airpower: GA-ASI’s lineup for high-tech warfare</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/a-new-era-of-uncrewed-airpower-ga-asis-lineup-for-high-tech-warfare/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Cianflone]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[General Atomics AFA]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MQ-9B SeaGuardian]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[UAS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unmanned]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unmanned aircraft]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/a-new-era-of-uncrewed-airpower-ga-asis-lineup-for-high-tech-warfare/"><img width="1024" height="487" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/CUI-2607_FQ-42A_6700_L22926_screen-1024x487.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Manufacture of the FQ-42A CCA is in full swing under a production contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force in June 2026." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/CUI-2607_FQ-42A_6700_L22926_screen-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/CUI-2607_FQ-42A_6700_L22926_screen-300x143.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/CUI-2607_FQ-42A_6700_L22926_screen-768x365.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/CUI-2607_FQ-42A_6700_L22926_screen-1536x730.jpg 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/CUI-2607_FQ-42A_6700_L22926_screen.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>[Sponsored] GA-ASI is serious about retaining its position as the leading provider of UAS to the United States and its allies.</p>
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		<title>EXCLUSIVE: Pratt licenses Hermeus to build F100 fighter jet engine</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/exclusive-pratt-licenses-hermeus-to-build-f100-fighter-jet-engine/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Marrow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFA 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anduril]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Defense Innovation Unit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[f-15]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[f-16]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hermeus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pratt and Whitney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RTX]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95561</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/exclusive-pratt-licenses-hermeus-to-build-f100-fighter-jet-engine/"><img width="1024" height="577" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/F100-scaled-e1789431205787-1024x577.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/F100-scaled-e1789431205787-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/F100-scaled-e1789431205787-300x169.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/F100-scaled-e1789431205787-768x433.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/F100-scaled-e1789431205787-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/F100-scaled-e1789431205787-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/F100-scaled-e1789431205787-180x100.jpg 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>Hermeus CEO Zach Shore told Breaking Defense the company can now vertically integrate production of its Quarterhorse drone and serve as a second source of engines for Pratt’s F100-PW-229 powerplant. </p>
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		<title>Why the US is talking about space weapons now</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/why-the-us-is-talking-about-space-weapons-now/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Breaking Defense Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Space]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFA Multimedia 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gen. Doug Schiess]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MQ-9 Reaper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Space Force]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/why-the-us-is-talking-about-space-weapons-now/"><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-day1-pb-1-1024x576.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-day1-pb-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-day1-pb-1-300x169.png 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-day1-pb-1-768x432.png 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-day1-pb-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-day1-pb-1-180x100.png 180w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-day1-pb-1.png 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>We recap leading headlines from day one of this year&#8217;s conference. </p>
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		<title>White House sends Cao&#8217;s SECNAV nomination to Senate</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/white-house-sends-caos-secnav-nomination-to-senate/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Stancy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Naval Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hung Cao]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Naval Academy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Navy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Navy Secretary John Phelan]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95552</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/white-house-sends-caos-secnav-nomination-to-senate/"><img width="1024" height="577" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/9640021-scaled-e1777409978745-1024x577.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/9640021-scaled-e1777409978745-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/9640021-scaled-e1777409978745-300x169.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/9640021-scaled-e1777409978745-768x433.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/9640021-scaled-e1777409978745-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/9640021-scaled-e1777409978745-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/9640021-scaled-e1777409978745-180x100.jpg 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>The White House has also sent nominations over to the Senate for William Toti to serve as undersecretary of the Navy, and for retired Vice Adm. Richard Breckenridge as an assistant secretary of the Navy. </p>
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		<title>The gap between demand and delivery is widening. AI can help close it.</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/the-gap-between-demand-and-delivery-is-widening-ai-can-help-close-it/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Breaking Defense]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[accenture]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Bahrani]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ana Garcia Olson]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cyber security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[defense industrial base]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Dialogue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Dialogue: Warfighting in the AI Era]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/the-gap-between-demand-and-delivery-is-widening-ai-can-help-close-it/"><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Accenture-sustainment-1-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Accenture-sustainment-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Accenture-sustainment-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Accenture-sustainment-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Accenture-sustainment-1-180x100.jpg 180w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Accenture-sustainment-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>[Sponsored] Supply chains are only as strong as their weakest link, which has been repeatedly proven to be true over the last few years.</p>
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		<title>Whither TraCSS? DoD, industry face hard choices in showdown over Commerce spacewatch effort</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/wither-tracss-dod-industry-face-hard-choices-in-showdown-over-commerce-spacewatch-effort/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Theresa Hitchens]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Space]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AMOS 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Congress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[department of commerce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[space command]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[space situational awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[space tracking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[space traffic management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS).]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95294</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/wither-tracss-dod-industry-face-hard-choices-in-showdown-over-commerce-spacewatch-effort/"><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/01/220126_csis_space_dashboard-1024x576.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/01/220126_csis_space_dashboard-1024x576.png 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/01/220126_csis_space_dashboard-350x197.png 350w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/01/220126_csis_space_dashboard-768x432.png 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/01/220126_csis_space_dashboard-1536x864.png 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/01/220126_csis_space_dashboard.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>The big question facing DoD is what happens if the Traffic Coordination System for Space program is scrapped: is US Space Command left holding the space safety bag in perpetuity?</p>
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		<title>Despite fire, lengthy deployment, Navy expects only six-month maintenance for USS Ford</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/despite-fire-lengthy-deployment-navy-expects-only-six-month-maintenance-for-uss-ford/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Stancy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Naval Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hung Cao]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Norfolk Naval Shipyard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[USS Ford]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95538</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/despite-fire-lengthy-deployment-navy-expects-only-six-month-maintenance-for-uss-ford/"><img width="1024" height="577" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/05/9595353-scaled-e1778620056383-1024x577.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/05/9595353-scaled-e1778620056383-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/05/9595353-scaled-e1778620056383-300x169.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/05/9595353-scaled-e1778620056383-768x433.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/05/9595353-scaled-e1778620056383-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/05/9595353-scaled-e1778620056383-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/05/9595353-scaled-e1778620056383-180x100.jpg 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>The Ford wrapped up its 326-day deployment in May. </p>
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		<title>AFA&#8217;s 2026 Air, Space &#038; Cyber Conference kicks off</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/afas-2026-air-space-cyber-conference-kicks-off/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Breaking Defense Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/afas-2026-air-space-cyber-conference-kicks-off/"><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-SEPT14-W-21-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-SEPT14-W-21-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-SEPT14-W-21-300x169.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-SEPT14-W-21-768x432.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-SEPT14-W-21-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-SEPT14-W-21-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/AFA2026-SEPT14-W-21-180x100.jpg 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>From unmanned fighter jets to scale-model satellites, here are some of the sights from around the expo floor at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center.</p>
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		<title>After combat success, AFSOC wants new Leidos cruise missile on &#8216;every type&#8217; of platform</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/after-combat-success-afsoc-wants-new-leidos-cruise-missile-on-every-type-of-platform/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Marrow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AC-130J Ghostrider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFA 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFSOC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FAMM Family of Affordable Mass Missiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Havoc Spear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leidos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[US AFRICOM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[US Special Operations Command (SOCOM)]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95418</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/after-combat-success-afsoc-wants-new-leidos-cruise-missile-on-every-type-of-platform/"><img width="1024" height="575" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_AGM_190A_9934729-e1789410853517-1024x575.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_AGM_190A_9934729-e1789410853517-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_AGM_190A_9934729-e1789410853517-300x168.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_AGM_190A_9934729-e1789410853517-768x431.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_AGM_190A_9934729-e1789410853517-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_AGM_190A_9934729-e1789410853517-180x100.jpg 180w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_AGM_190A_9934729-e1789410853517.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>The 200-pound class Havoc Spear has a range of over 400 nautical miles (460 miles), according to Leidos. </p>
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		<title>Bombardier Defense, your trusted, mission-focused partner</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/bombardier-defense-your-trusted-mission-focused-partner/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Petersen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sponsored Post]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFA 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Army]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bombardier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bombardier AFA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Presented by Bombardier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sponsored Content]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95354</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/bombardier-defense-your-trusted-mission-focused-partner/"><img width="600" height="300" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/DDBA1473_BerlinServiceCenter_Keyimage_Employee_2_V1_resized.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Bombardier Defense" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/DDBA1473_BerlinServiceCenter_Keyimage_Employee_2_V1_resized.jpg 600w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/DDBA1473_BerlinServiceCenter_Keyimage_Employee_2_V1_resized-300x150.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p><p>[Sponsored] A commitment to long-term operational value.</p>
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		<title>Northrop drops off SNC-led Navy trainer team</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/northrop-drops-off-snc-led-navy-trainer-team/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Mehta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Naval Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFA 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business & Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Navy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SNC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Undergraduate Jet Training System]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95447</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/northrop-drops-off-snc-led-navy-trainer-team/"><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/08/250821_freedom_trainer_rendering_flying_SNC-1-1024x576.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/08/250821_freedom_trainer_rendering_flying_SNC-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/08/250821_freedom_trainer_rendering_flying_SNC-1-300x169.png 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/08/250821_freedom_trainer_rendering_flying_SNC-1-768x432.png 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/08/250821_freedom_trainer_rendering_flying_SNC-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/08/250821_freedom_trainer_rendering_flying_SNC-1-180x100.png 180w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/08/250821_freedom_trainer_rendering_flying_SNC-1.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>SNC will continue moving forward with its Freedom trainer offering for the Undergraduate Jet Training System program. </p>
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		<title>Space Force has &#8216;space control weapons&#8217; on orbit, Air Force secretary reveals</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/space-force-has-space-control-weapons-on-orbit-air-force-secretary-says/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Marrow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Space]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFA 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airborne moving target indication (AMTI)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anduril]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[collaborative combat aircraft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[E-2D Advanced Hawkeye]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[E-7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Atomics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[space control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Space Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Troy Meink]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95457</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/space-force-has-space-control-weapons-on-orbit-air-force-secretary-says/"><img width="1024" height="577" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_meinke_speech_9913041-scaled-e1789401115831-1024x577.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_meinke_speech_9913041-scaled-e1789401115831-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_meinke_speech_9913041-scaled-e1789401115831-300x169.jpg 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_meinke_speech_9913041-scaled-e1789401115831-768x433.jpg 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_meinke_speech_9913041-scaled-e1789401115831-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_meinke_speech_9913041-scaled-e1789401115831-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/260914_DVIDS_meinke_speech_9913041-scaled-e1789401115831-180x100.jpg 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>Troy Meink didn&#8217;t elaborate on what &#8220;weapons&#8221; the US deployed, but revealed new info on other space and unmanned Air Force programs.</p>
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		<title>Textron, Merlin offer unmanned Cessna Skycourier for Pacific island resupply</title>
		<link>https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/textron-merlin-offer-unmanned-cessna-skycourier-for-pacific-island-resupply/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Warfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AFA 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Force]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contested logistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[INDOPACOM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[logistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Merlin Labs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Textron]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://breakingdefense.com/?p=95438</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/textron-merlin-offer-unmanned-cessna-skycourier-for-pacific-island-resupply/"><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Cessna-SkyCourier-UX-Render-1024x576.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto!important;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Cessna-SkyCourier-UX-Render-1024x576.png 1024w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Cessna-SkyCourier-UX-Render-300x169.png 300w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Cessna-SkyCourier-UX-Render-768x432.png 768w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Cessna-SkyCourier-UX-Render-180x100.png 180w, https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/09/Cessna-SkyCourier-UX-Render.png 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p><p>“We can&#8217;t devote C-130s and C-17s to do a lot of these little shuttle missions,” said retired Maj. Gen. Kyle Kremer, a Merlin advisor. </p>
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