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14 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Pentagon Orders Faster Approvals for Counter-Drone Systems

The US Department of Defense has issued a memorandum directing officials to accelerate approvals for counter-drone systems and remove bureaucratic hurdles that delay their deployment.

14 October

Air

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, takes off from Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, VT, March 11, 2026. The jets took off for routine training to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Raymond LaChance)

Rojoef Manuel

US Reaffirms Conditions for Turkey’s F-35 Jet Transfer

The US is in continuous discussions to supply F-35 combat aircraft to Turkey, though conditions tied to Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems remain the central hurdle.

13 October

Space

Northrop Grumman’s first plane of 21 T1TL satellites successfully launched on October 10, 2026.

Giulia Bernacchi

Northrop Deploys 21 Satellites for US Military Communications Network

Northrop Grumman has launched and deployed its first 21 communications satellites for the US Space Development Agency.

13 October

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Firms Have a Fold-Down Fix for a US Military Logistics Headache

Two US firms are teaming up to tackle the US military’s logistics challenges by developing collapsible 20-foot (6-meter) shipping containers.

13 October

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Puts Another $150M Into Shield AI’s X-BAT Fighter

The US Navy has approved another $150 million for Shield AI’s X-BAT vertical takeoff fighter, funding further development ahead of planned flight tests.

12 October

Americas