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Air & Space Forces Mag
• Chris Gordon
US Space Force: Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense to Achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2028
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Golden Dome air and missile defense shield will have some “operational capability” in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said.
Military.com
• Mari Yamaguchi
Japan, Australia Call for Restraint After Chinese Navy Locks Radar on Japanese Jets Near Miyako
By Military.com: A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China’s flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft of “harassment.”.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Guetlein defends 'Golden Dome' secrecy, says industry is 'well informed' despite criticism
By SpaceNews.com: Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
Germany may quit FCAS as Italy invites Berlin to join GCAP fighter programme
By Air Data News: Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told parliament on Thursday that Germany could potentially join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), as Berlin.
Aviation Week
• Brian Everstine
Pentagon Affirms Commitment to F/A‑XX Next‑Gen US Navy Fighter While Assessing Industrial‑Base Constraints
By Aviation Week: The Pentagon says there is a commitment to deliver a new U.S. Navy fighter even as the F/A-XX source selection process remains stalled and industrial base capacity is uncertain.
Reuters
• Mike Stone
Boeing defense chief says US President Trump's plan for government equity stakes excludes major country defense contractors
By Reuters: Trump's commerce secretary previously said the government was considering taking stakes in major contractors.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Ukrainian F-16s Appear To Be Armed With Laser-Guided Rockets In New Photos
By The War Zone: Ukraine has a massive need for the low-cost, high-volume anti-air capability APKWS II rockets offer against drones and some cruise missiles.