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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Air Force Engineers Restore Tinian Runways to Harden Pacific Airpower

U.S. Air Force civil engineers have begun reviving long-abandoned World War II-era runways and airfield infrastructure on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands, a move designed to strengthen the service’s ability to disperse aircraft and operate from austere locations across the Pacific. The work supports Agile Combat Employment, the Air Force concept that emphasizes mobility, survivability, and rapid runway recovery in a contested theater.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace24 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Air Force Engineers Rebuild Tinian Runways to Strengthen Pacific Combat Reach

U.S. Air Force civil engineers have been restoring long-abandoned World War II-era runways and airfield infrastructure on Tinian, a strategically positioned island in the Northern Mariana Islands, as part of a broader push to harden Pacific basing options. The work supports Agile Combat Employment, a concept designed to disperse airpower, complicate adversary targeting, and sustain operations from austere locations across the theater.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 08:26 PM IST

Supreme Court Weighs Guam Bomb Disposal Fight With Military Reach at Stake

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a closely watched case over whether the Air Force can continue detonating unexploded ordnance on Guam at a disputed disposal site. The case has drawn attention because it sits at the intersection of military authority, environmental protection, and the rights of island residents living with the legacy of World War II.

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Global Economy & Central Banks06 Oct 2026, 02:44 PM IST

Trump Says U.S. Moved Long-Range Bombers From Britain After ‘Threat’

President Donald Trump said the United States shifted long-range B-1 bombers out of England because of a threat, underscoring heightened operational caution after the aircraft were used in strikes on Iran. The move highlights how quickly U.S. force posture can change when regional tensions rise, with military deployments now closely tied to the risk of retaliation and escalation.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace06 Oct 2026, 01:09 AM IST

Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Leaves Nellis, Closing a Defining Chapter for the Warthog Fleet

The final A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its last departure, marking the end of an era for one of the U.S. Air Force’s most recognizable combat aircraft. The move underscores the service’s broader shift toward force modernization, even as the Warthog’s battlefield reputation for survivability and close air support remains deeply embedded in military memory.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace05 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM IST

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue Combat Drone Takes Flight, Signaling a New Phase in U.S. Airpower

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue collaborative combat aircraft has completed its first flight, marking a notable milestone in the Pentagon’s push to field autonomous wingmen for manned fighters. The development underscores how quickly the U.S. defense industry is moving to turn next-generation air combat concepts into operational hardware, with implications for procurement, competition, and future aerospace spending.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (10:11 AM IST)

Falcon Heavy Completes First Mission for U.S. Spy Satellite Agency

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy has flown its first mission for the U.S. intelligence community, marking a notable expansion of the rocket’s national security role. The launch underscores the Pentagon’s growing reliance on commercial heavy-lift systems for highly sensitive payloads, even as the spacecraft and mission details remain classified.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (09:29 AM IST)

Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Leaves Nellis, Closing a Defining Chapter for the Warthog

The last A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its final departure, marking the end of an era for one of the U.S. Air Force’s most distinctive combat aircraft. The move underscores the service’s broader transition away from the close-air-support platform even as the A-10’s reputation for survivability, firepower and battlefield utility remains deeply embedded in military culture.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (11:04 AM IST)

Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Departs Nellis, Closing a Defining Chapter for the Warthog Fleet

The final A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its last departure, marking the end of an era for one of the U.S. Air Force’s most recognizable combat aircraft. The move underscores the service’s broader shift toward next-generation capabilities even as the Warthog remains deeply embedded in military memory for its battlefield resilience and close-air-support legacy.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (10:26 PM IST)

Pentagon Puts Energy Warfare on Display With Dozens of Advanced Power Projects

The Pentagon is showcasing more than 100 energy innovation exhibits, underscoring how military planners are treating power generation, storage and distribution as core warfighting capabilities rather than support functions. Among the most closely watched displays are the Army’s Tactical Microgrid Standard, the Navy’s concept for beaming power from space using microwaves, and the Air Force’s Modular Energy for Tactical Expeditionary Operations Resource system.

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