Trade War Oct 26, 2026: US and Canada Work on Steel, Auto Tariff Deal
Trade war news: the US and Canada work on a steel and auto tariff deal, Mexico says no deal yet, and tariffs weigh on Republicans before the midterms.
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F-35 Deal: Pentagon and Lockheed Set 10-Year Floor of 850 Jets
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agreed on a 10-year F-35 framework: at least 850 U.S. jets and $7 billion in company funding, if Congress approves.
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UH-60M Black Hawk: Army’s New Deal After a One-Aircraft Budget
The Army ordered 16 UH-60M Black Hawks under a flexible deal, after its 2027 budget asked for one. Sikorsky is also pitching autonomy upgrades.
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China · Naval Ships · United States · Warfare
Virginia-Class Submarine: Anduril’s $2.9B Push to Build Faster
Anduril won a Navy deal worth up to $2.9 billion to build Virginia-class submarine parts as production stalls at about 1.1 to 1.2 boats a year.
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Trade War Update Oct 18, 2026: Rubio Defends Tariff Waiver, EFTA Deal
Trade war: Rubio links the Graham Act waiver to India and energy prices as Vietnam signs with EFTA and China’s Li Qiang visits Tashkent.
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Aircraft · China · United States · Warfare
Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Drone Wingmen Wait on FY27 Money
The Air Force’s FQ-42 and FQ-44 drone wingmen are on contract for production, but a stopgap budget keeps procurement money from flowing until Congress acts.
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Geopolitics · Russia · Ukraine · United States · Warfare
Energy Ceasefire Claim: Trump Says Deal, Kyiv Awaits Proof
Trump announces an immediate Russia–Ukraine energy ceasefire; Kyiv says it was news, offers written guarantees, and reports strikes after the post.
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China · Geopolitics · Japan · United States
Japan Security Brief: Keen Sword, China Pressure, Budget
Keen Sword drills start Oct. 19 near Taiwan, China keeps pressing Tokyo, and Japan’s defense request tops $55B. What each source says, and what is unknown.
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Iran · Munitions · United States · Warfare
SM-3 Block IB: Raytheon’s $6.3B Deal to Restock Interceptors
The Missile Defense Agency awarded Raytheon up to $6.3B for SM-3 Block IB interceptors. Only $454M is committed so far, and no missile count is public.
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Aircraft · China · United States · Warfare
F/A-XX: Boeing Wins the Navy’s Next Carrier Fighter
Boeing beat Northrop Grumman for the Navy’s F/A-XX carrier fighter, a $20B-plus development deal. What is known, what is classified and the risks ahead.
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