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Last Updated: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 11:23 AM PDT
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Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
By Associated Press: Finland's air force is moving to remove swastikas from its flags, partly due to the awkwardness it creates with Western allies. The swastika, an ancient symbol, was adopted by Finland's.

US Army awards RTX $1.7B to produce 360° missile‑defense radars for U.S. forces and Poland
By DefenseNews.com: The contract covers new 360-degree radars for both the U.S. Army and Poland.

DoD awards $1.7B to Raytheon for LTAMDS initial production, enabling U.S. Army and Polish orders

Raytheon to expand production of LTAMDS radars

Avio Signs New Tactical Propulsion Agreement with US Armed Forces
By European Spaceflight: Avio has signed a new agreement with the US Armed Forces to supply solid rocket motors for tactical missiles.

German, French and Spanish defense ministers to discuss FCAS program in October
By Air Data News: Defense ministers from Germany, France, and Spain are set to meet in October to address challenges facing the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. The.

UK bars Israeli government and military officials from major defence show DSEI UK, prompting Israeli condemnation
By AeroTime: Israel has accused the UK of “discrimination” upon its decision to ban government and military officials from attending a leading defense show.

US AH‑64E Apache conducts first European Spike NLOS maritime strike demonstration
By FlightGlobal: A Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has successfully fired a Rafael Spike NLOS missile at maritime targets during the first European demonstration of the long-range capability.

Pentagon creates Army‑led task force to coordinate counter‑drone (counter‑sUAS) efforts, replacing Joint Counter‑sUAS Office
By Defense One: The Army will be in charge of the outfit, which will replace the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.