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Reuters • David Shepardson

US Imposes Flight Restrictions on Mexican Carriers, Threatens Delta-Aeromexico JV Over Mexico City Slot Cuts

The Trump administration on Saturday slapped flight restrictions on Mexican carriers and threatened to cancel the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture under a bilateral air services agreement, after Mexico City authorities revoked slots for U.S. airlines and forced cargo carriers to relocate operations.

2025-07-19T10:19:37.653371-07:00

FlightGlobal

Wizz Air to Suspend Abu Dhabi Operations from Sept. 1, Refocuses on Core European Market

2025-07-14T01:55:25.527195-07:00

The War Zone

Antonov Reveals Why An-124 Condor Flew Through Kyiv’s Restricted Airspace

2025-07-16T15:17:20.734823-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Study Urges Rapid US Push for Space-Based Nuclear Power to Counter Rival Advances

2025-07-16T02:14:44.336617-07:00

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Reuters

Vietnam Agrees to Purchase Two Lockheed Martin Helicopters in Landmark Defence Deal Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has agreed to acquire two Lockheed Martin helicopters in what sources say is the first US rotorcraft sale to the country since Washington lifted its arms embargo a decade ago. The deal underscores Hanoi’s efforts to modernize its security forces amid ongoing US-Vietnam trade discussions.

2025-07-23T23:34:38.752250-07:00

Vietnam Agrees to Purchase Two Lockheed Martin Helicopters in Landmark Defence Deal

Breaking Defense

Roketsan inks Cakir cruise missile tech transfer with Indonesia, unveils five new missiles and launch vehicle at IDEF At IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan signed an agreement with Indonesia to transfer production technology for its Cakir cruise missile, while unveiling five new missile designs and a space launch vehicle concept. The deal underscores Ankara’s emphasis on win-win defence partnerships and drives its strategic export expansion.

2025-07-23T12:25:48.062211-07:00

Roketsan inks Cakir cruise missile tech transfer with Indonesia, unveils five new missiles and launch vehicle at IDEF

Breaking Defense

Denmark Orders Four MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones for Arctic and North Atlantic Surveillance Denmark, through NATO’s NSPA, has contracted GA-ASI to supply four MQ-9B SkyGuardian MALE drones, expanding its maritime and Arctic ISR coverage over the North Atlantic and Arctic regions to support enhanced surveillance and sovereignty missions.

2025-07-23T11:40:32.492127-07:00

Denmark Orders Four MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones for Arctic and North Atlantic Surveillance

Janes

USAF Forwards F-15EX Eagle II to Kadena Ahead of 2026 Indo-Pacific Rotation The U.S. Air Force has deployed two Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighters to Kadena Air Base on Okinawa for the first time, initiating hands-on training with Japanese and U.S. personnel as a precursor to a full squadron rotation slated for 2026.

2025-07-22T21:27:09.418278-07:00

USAF Forwards F-15EX Eagle II to Kadena Ahead of 2026 Indo-Pacific Rotation

Janes

Denmark Orders Four MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS to Bolster Baltic Surveillance The Royal Danish Air Force has contracted four General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft systems to expand persistent maritime ISR over the Baltic Sea. Deliveries will be paired with transatlantic training at GA-ASI sites to fast-track operational readiness.

2025-07-22T08:59:19.741406-07:00

Denmark Orders Four MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS to Bolster Baltic Surveillance

USNI News

USMC MV-22B Ospreys Deploy Sonobuoys in Atlantic Alliance 2025 ASW Drill During Atlantic Alliance 2025 off the US East Coast, VMM-162’s MV-22B Ospreys integrated anti-submarine warfare capabilities by air-deploying A-size sonobuoys alongside US Navy, Dutch, UK and Canadian forces, marking a pivotal step in expanding tiltrotor maritime surveillance roles.

2025-07-21T16:32:12.397344-07:00

USMC MV-22B Ospreys Deploy Sonobuoys in Atlantic Alliance 2025 ASW Drill

ubn.news

Ukraine Seeks $6B to Fill Domestic Weapons Procurement Shortfall Kyiv is requesting $6 billion to plug a funding gap in its domestic arms procurement, underscoring strains on Ukraine’s defense-industrial base as the war with Russia enters its third year. The infusion aims to sustain local munitions and equipment production critical for frontline operations.

2025-07-21T16:31:04.817716-07:00

Ukraine Seeks $6B to Fill Domestic Weapons Procurement Shortfall

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Pilots Fly Australian F-35As in First-Ever Allied Interfly at Talisman Sabre 2025 In July, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Australia’s Northern Territory, two U.S. Air Force pilots flew Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs in the first-ever interfly mission between allied fifth-generation fighters, demonstrating deepening interoperability and coalition readiness in the Pacific.

2025-07-21T13:12:04.903453-07:00

USAF Pilots Fly Australian F-35As in First-Ever Allied Interfly at Talisman Sabre 2025

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