Global for Monday, August 17, 2026

• US Air Force looks to acquire target drones that can mimic stealth jets
• German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
• Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
• US Space Force, Japan launch sensor to bolster space surveillance above Indo-Pacific
• US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion deal to boost Tomahawk output
• ‘Everybody loves a winner’: US-Ukraine intel sharing surges as Kyiv racks up wins
• After traumatic health ‘crash,’ Austin Tice’s mom renews search for answers