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Sep- 2026 -

25 September

US Army personnel teach the Maven Smart System at the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia, on Feb. 20, 2026. Photo: Master Sgt. Whitney Hughes/DVIDS

Over 100,000 US Defense Personnel Now Use Palantir’s Maven AI: Official

The Pentagon is expanding its use of AI in military operations through Palantir’s Maven Smart System, which turns battlefield data into information commanders can use for targeting and other decisions.

24 September

Air

No 3 Squadron Joint Strike fighters A35-09 and A35-11 taxi out for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. *** Local Caption *** Two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft from No. 3 Squadron conducted night flying at RAAF Base Williamtown as part of pilot familiarisation training.

Rojoef Manuel

US-Bound Australian F-35 Parts End Up in China After Shipping Mishap

Chinese authorities have taken possession of F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft components after a shipment was rerouted to Hong Kong during transit from Australia.

23 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A Green Beret assigned to 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) demonstrates the operation of an unmanned aerial system during a drone course at Fort Carson, Colorado, Dec. 2, 2025. The training enhances operators’ understanding of drone capabilities and mission integration, improving the unit’s ability to employ unmanned systems in complex operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zachary Myers)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Names Top 10 Drone Makers in Latest $1B Drone Challenge Flyoff

The US Department of Defense has named 10 top-performing drone makers from Gauntlet II, the second major competition in its $1-billion Drone Dominance Program.

17 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

AEVEX Bags $92M Deal to Support US Hypersonic Flight Testing Program

AEVEX has secured a contract valued at up to $92.2 million to support the Pentagon’s efforts to accelerate and modernize hypersonic flight testing under the SkyRange program.

14 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Nitradyn Bags $581M Pentagon Deal to Build IMX-104 Plant in Kentucky

The Pentagon is further enhancing domestic munitions production by awarding Nitradyn a contract to build an Insensitive Munition Explosive‑104 production facility.

8 September

Americas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth conducts physical training with U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) aboard Boxer in Singapore, May 29, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Pauses Mandatory Troop Testosterone Screening Guidance

The US Department of Defense has temporarily rescinded clinical guidance on implementing mandatory testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older.

7 September

Air

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft dispenses flares

Rojoef Manuel

Extant Nabs $147M Pentagon Deal for Aircraft Decoy Launcher Parts

The US Department of Defense has awarded Florida-based Extant Aerospace a contract worth up to $147.3 million to supply components for the ALE-47 airborne countermeasure dispenser system.

7 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Rheinmetall Canada to Supply US Navy Spare Parts for Aircraft Engine Starters

Rheinmetall Canada is set to supply spare parts for the US Navy’s MSU-200NAV air start units under a contract the Pentagon awarded to the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

Aug- 2026 -

26 August

Air

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, takes off from Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 20, 2026. The 40th FLTS conducts developmental flight tests for U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft, focusing on weapon systems, software upgrades and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bella Swarr)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Wins $131B Pentagon Deal for Global F-15 Jet Support

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $131.23 billion to overhaul, modernize, and support the international F-15 combat aircraft fleet.

19 August

Technology

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV) receive and train with Tactical Decision Kits (TDK) on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 15, 2017. The TDK is a digital environment based tool designed to train and challenge Marines on their tactical decision making abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Travis)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Orders 30 Universities to Cut Suspicious Foreign Tie-Ups

The US Department of Defense has directed 30 in-country universities to audit their financial and research links to high-risk foreign entities in response to adversarial nations actively targeting US academic institutions.

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