Today In Defense
Last Updated: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 1:07 PM PDT
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koaa.com
• Scripps News Group
Marine One makes precautionary landing at UK airfield after hydraulic issue while carrying President Trump and First Lady
By koaa.com: Marine One was forced to land at a U.K. airfield while carrying President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
Bloomberg
• Lucy White
UK Announces £150bn ($205bn) of US Investment, Including Deal for First British‑Built US Air Force Aircraft in 50+ Years
By Bloomberg: The UK government is touting investments totaling £150 billion ($205 billion) from American businesses, including a deal for the first British-built US Air Force aircraft in more than 50 years.
Task & Purpose
• Jeff Schogol
US President Trump says U.S. seeks return to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan
By Task & Purpose: No further information was available about how or why the U.S. government would want to reopen Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
Aviation Week
• Tony Osborne
US Air Force E-7 Rapid Prototypes To Be Assembled In UK
By Aviation Week: Boeing is to assemble the two rapid prototypes of its E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning platform in the UK.
insidedefense.com
• Theresa Maher; September
Northrop Grumman opens three U.S. semiconductor facilities to other defense companies
By insidedefense.com: Defense industry players can now use Northrop Grumman's three semiconductor facilities to design, manufacture, package and test microelectronics within the United States for commercial and defense applications, the company announced today.
Task & Purpose
• Jeff Schogol
Military helicopter crashes near Joint Base Lewis‑McChord; casualties unknown
By Task & Purpose: Four soldiers with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were involved in the crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Skies Magazine
• SkyAlyne Press Release; September
Canada’s Airbus CT-153 Juno trainer completes first production test flights
By Skies Magazine: The flights included comprehensive mechanical and avionics testing to ensure a smooth flight and optimal system performance.
