Turkey’s KAAN fighter is advancing toward new prototype flights, with its F-35 comparison still limited by KAAN’s early development and testing status.

Saab and GKN Aerospace have agreed to deepen cooperation on Gripen E/F engine systems as Sweden strengthens domestic RM16 expertise and support.

A PLA Navy officer says an unidentified foreign warship lost power while tracking Type 055 destroyer Zunyi, but its identity and location remain undisclosed.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 has closed Dragon’s hatch aboard the ISS ahead of its scheduled Oct. 7 undocking and return to Earth.

Pakistan has tested an extended-range Fatah-4 cruise missile. The Army says the test validated improved subsystems, while its range remains undisclosed.

Hegseth honored the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group with a Presidential Unit Citation after its 321-day deployment and 264-day port-free stretch.

Denmark says Russia has intensified sabotage operations against defense firms supporting Ukraine, adding pressure to Europe's defense industry.

France's M51.3 missile test from Le Vigilant has drawn Kremlin criticism as Paris continues modernizing its sea-based nuclear deterrent.

The U.S. Navy tested E-2D Advanced Hawkeye tactics and capabilities during Gray Flag 2026, focusing on integration and fleet readiness.

U.S. Marines trained with NMESIS in Hawaii, refining anti-ship fire missions, command and control, mobility and battery defense.

Trump and Hegseth announced Anduril's $6.6 billion Arsenal-2 shipyard in Maryland to expand Virginia-class submarine production capacity.

A revised CRS report lists 81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged during operations against Iran, including 45 MQ-9 Reapers and 12 F-15Es.