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Today In Defense
Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, 2:37 AM PDT
2025-10-22T02:37:53.610617-07:00 2025-10-22T02:37:53.610617-07:00 (2025-10-22T02:37:53.610617-07:00)
Reuters
• Anthony Deutsch
NATO says Russian incursions deterred but hybrid threats persist
By Reuters: Russia appears to have been deterred by NATO's firm response last month to incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace, but Moscow is expected to continue testing boundaries, the U.S.
Satellite
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Space Defense & Militarization
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
SatVu Strengthens NATO’s Space-Based Intelligence Through Thermal Imaging Collaboration
By SpaceWatch Global: SatVu has announced its participation in NATO’s Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) initiative.
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
South Korea issues early requirement for six maritime patrol aircraft; Boeing P-8A, Embraer and KAI emerge as contenders
By FlightGlobal: South Korea has an early-stage requirement for six additional maritime patrol aircraft, which could see the Boeing P-8A vying with conceptual types from Embraer and Korea Aerospace Industries.
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Aviation Week and
Air Data News
UAV Development & Drone Programs
AI
Military Aircraft Procurement
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
KAI tests autonomous aerial platform with AI pilot system
By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has successfully flight-tested its turbojet-powered Adaptable Aerial Platform using an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) pilot system, demonstrating threat avoidance and target engagement capabilities.
UAV Development & Drone Programs
AI
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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The War Zone
• Tyler Rogoway
The Rise of X‑BAT: Shield AI’s VTOL Stealth Drone Aiming to Disrupt Autonomous Combat Aviation
By The War Zone: Shield AI's highly ambitious plan to disrupt the autonomous combat aircraft market with its VTOL stealth drone.
Satellite
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation
Space Defense & Militarization
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The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Lockheed to Test 'Golden Dome' Space-Based Missile Interceptor in Orbit by 2028
By The War Zone: Space-based interceptors are a key part of the Golden Dome missile defense vision, but are also one of its most challenging.
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Economic Times
North America
Military Aircraft Procurement
Orders
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Budgets & Spending
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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Boeing
U.S. Army Orders Nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks
By Boeing: PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 2025 — The U.S. Army is advancing its heavy-lift modernization efforts by ordering nine Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Block II Chinooks via two contract awards.
