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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 28 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Air Force Lab Tests Rocket Cargo Delivery in Florida Launch

The Air Force Research Laboratory has demonstrated the point-to-point delivery concept behind its Rocket Cargo program during a commercial rideshare launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The test marks a notable step in the Pentagon’s effort to assess whether rockets could one day move military cargo rapidly across the globe, though major technical, regulatory and operational hurdles remain before the idea can be fielded at scale.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Two Men Rearrested in Britain Over Alleged Iran Assistance in U.S.-Run Air Base Plot

British police have rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran in connection with an alleged plot involving a U.S.-run air base in England, deepening a case that has already drawn attention from Western security services. The investigation underscores persistent concerns in Europe over Iranian intelligence activity and the vulnerability of military infrastructure tied to the United States and NATO.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM IST

Supreme Court Weighs Guam Bomb Disposal Fight as Military Power Meets Environmental Law

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a closely watched dispute over whether the Air Force can continue detonating old munitions on Guam, a case that pits military cleanup authority against environmental and procedural protections. The justices focused less on the explosive devices themselves than on whether the challenge was filed in the right court and under the right federal statute.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 05:57 AM IST

Supreme Court Weighs Guam Bomb Disposal Fight as Justices Probe Military Power and Procedure

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with a dispute over whether the Air Force can continue detonating World War II-era munitions at a disposal site on Guam, a case that blends environmental concerns, military authority and a procedural fight over how the government may be sued. During arguments, several justices pressed both sides on the legal path the case has taken and on the practical consequences for a U.S. territory that still bears the legacy of wartime ordnance. The outcome could shape how courts review military operations that affect local communities and fragile habitats.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 03:05 PM IST

Trump Says Threat Prompted U.S. Bomber Pullback From RAF Fairford

President Donald Trump said a “threat” prompted the United States to move long-range bombers out of RAF Fairford in Britain, after reports linked the decision to warnings of a possible Iranian drone attack. The episode underscores how quickly force posture can shift when U.S. assets in Europe are judged vulnerable, and how the Iran crisis is reverberating across allied bases far beyond the Middle East.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace05 Oct 2026, 05:34 PM IST

Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Departs Nellis as the Warthog Era Fades

The final A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its last departure, closing a notable chapter in the Air Force’s long relationship with the rugged attack aircraft. The move underscores the service’s accelerating shift toward newer force structures even as the Warthog’s battlefield reputation remains deeply embedded in military aviation culture.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace05 Oct 2026, 04:29 PM IST

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue Flies, Signaling a New Phase in Autonomous Airpower

Northrop Grumman says its Talon Blue collaborative combat aircraft has completed its first flight, marking a significant milestone in the fast-moving race to field autonomous wingmen for future air combat. The test adds momentum to the Pentagon’s push for lower-cost, attritable systems that can extend the reach and survivability of crewed fighters. The flight is strategically important for Northrop Grumman as it seeks to strengthen its position in the emerging collaborative combat aircraft market, a category that could reshape procurement priorities across U.S. and allied air forces. Investors are likely to view the development as another signal that autonomy, not just stealth or speed, is becoming a central growth theme in aerospace and defense.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace05 Oct 2026, 07:15 AM IST

Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Leaves Nellis, Marking Another Step in the Warthog’s Fade from the Front Line

The final A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its last departure, closing a notable chapter for one of the U.S. military’s most recognizable combat aircraft. The move underscores the Air Force’s continuing shift toward newer platforms, even as the Warthog retains a powerful reputation among pilots, ground forces and defense observers.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (04:43 AM IST)

Last A-10 Assigned to Nellis Makes Final Departure, Closing a Storied Chapter for the Warthog

The last A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada has made its final departure, marking a symbolic end to an era for one of the U.S. Air Force’s most distinctive combat aircraft. The move underscores the service’s continuing shift toward force modernization, even as the Warthog’s battlefield reputation remains deeply embedded in military culture.

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