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Zelenskiy says Russian drones entered Moldovan airspace twice during his transit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian drones attacked Moldovan airspace on two occasions while he was traveling through the country aboard his aircraft. The disclosure underscores the spillover risk to civil and government aviation from Russia’s ongoing drone operations near Ukraine and neighboring states.

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F-35 wins praise for Middle East combat performance as Europe’s fleet expands by more than 36 jets

Air Force officials say the F-35 demonstrated combat effectiveness during recent Middle East deployments, even as readiness rates remain a concern. Separately, European operators appear to have received more than three dozen aircraft over the past year, making the fighter the continent’s fastest-growing combat jet fleet.

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Thales targets international exports to sustain Belfast production of Lightweight Modular Missile

Thales is pursuing additional international sales of its UK-produced Lightweight Modular Missile (LMM), citing export demand as important to sustaining production in Belfast. The company has sharply increased output since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022 and outlined a new UK technology strategy.

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Strike threats put Icelandair maintenance and Charleroi operations at risk

Icelandair mechanics have threatened an indefinite strike from Sept. 23 after wage talks broke down, while separate Skeyes industrial action could disrupt operations at Belgium’s Charleroi Airport. The timing and operational impact of both actions remain uncertain, underscoring ongoing labor risks across airline maintenance and air traffic control.

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Poland seeks new defense partnerships with Philippines after Black Hawk deliveries

Poland is pursuing additional defense cooperation with the Philippines after completing deliveries of Black Hawk helicopters to Manila last month, according to a senior Polish foreign ministry official. The effort signals Warsaw’s interest in expanding bilateral defense ties beyond the recently completed helicopter program.

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