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Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, 12:06 AM PST
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Lockheed Martin Completes Production of Initial F-16 Block 70 Fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia, Boosting NATO Air Integration
By investors.lockheedmartin.com: F-16 platform strengthens national defense, deepens NATO and allied air integration GREENVILLE, S.C. , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed production of all F‑16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia's initial fleets, equipping both air forces with advanced.
Federal News Network
• Josh Funk
US Senators Cruz and Cantwell push military-flight restrictions into funding bill; Thune aims for vote this week
By Federal News Network: Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hoped to hold a vote to add the legislation Cruz and Cantwell introduced to a government funding package this week.
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
France and U.S. rehearse satellite maneuvers under joint space war plan
By Breaking Defense: It "illustrates France's ability to conduct dynamic and responsible operations to deter adversaries," the country's Space Command said.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
BAE Systems to supply updated IFF system for Seoul’s KF-21 Boramae fighter
By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded BAE Systems Inc an $11 million contract to provide updated identification friend or foe (IFF) equipment for integration with its in-development KF-21 fighter.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
US Air Force places $240m Lot 2 order for Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles
By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $240 million contract for Lot 2 production of its air-launched Joint Strike Missile.
Bloomberg
• Beril Akman
Turkish F-16 Jets Shoot Down Stray Drone Over Black Sea
By Bloomberg: Turkey shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle over the Black Sea approaching its airspace, a rare military intervention by the NATO member amid regional tensions.
Associated Press
Turkey shoots down drone after Black Sea airspace incursion
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
U.S. Space Force launches AI challenge to accelerate operational adoption of artificial intelligence
By SpaceNews.com: Space Force uses AI challenge to push everyday use of artificial intelligence Space Force uses AI challenge to push everyday use of artificial intelligence.
