AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Polish Air Force F-16 of Tiger Demo Team crashes during Radom airshow rehearsal; rescue operations underway

AeroTime reports: A Polish Air Force F-16 from the Tiger Demo Team crashed at Radom Airport during preparations for the 2025 Air Show. Rescue operations are underway.

Also: Reuters and The Aviationist
2025-08-28T11:23:50.305818-07:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, 11:24 AM PDT

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Breaking Defense • Bartosz Głowacki

Lockheed Martin to Lead $3.8B Modernization of Poland’s F-16V Fleet; Upgrades Performed Locally in Bydgoszcz

By Breaking Defense: Lockheed Martin will serve as the primary contractor for the modernization effort, valued at approximately $3.8 billion, and will partner with local supplier Military Aviation Works No.

Also: Business Wire and defence-industry.eu
2025-08-28T09:37:06.111911-07:00
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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Saab unveils low‑cost counter‑drone interceptor to bridge gap between guns and missiles

By Aviation Week: Saab is in talks with potential customers over the sale of a new, low-cost counter-drone interceptor that aims to fill a gap between gun-based air defenses and more expensive missiles.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter, Janes and Unmanned Airspace
2025-08-27T22:44:44.039234-07:00
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Reuters • Tim Kelly

Japan hails 'unprecedented' security ties as British aircraft carrier visits Tokyo

By Reuters: Security cooperation between Japan and Britain has reached an "unprecedented" level, Japan's defence minister said on Thursday, as a Royal Navy aircraft carrier sailed into Tokyo on a goodwill visit.

Also: The Independent, UK Defence Journal, denvergazette.com and gazette.com
2025-08-28T01:41:06.181984-07:00