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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 8:14 PM PST
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insidedefense.com
• Dan Schere;
Defense authorization bill would curtail some US Army aviation restructure plans
By insidedefense.com: The compromise version of the fiscal year 2026 defense authorization bill would restrict the Army's ability to divest from its legacy Gray Eagle unmanned aerial system fleet and would put limits on how the service could deactivate certain combat aviation brigades.
Air & Space Forces Mag
Congress Blocks A-10 and F-15E Retirements in NDAA, Halting Air Force Divestment Plans
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Pentagon weighs consolidation of DIU tech portfolio
By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon weighs consolidation of DIU tech portfolio Pentagon weighs consolidation of DIU tech portfolio, with implications for space projects.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
US Space Force Awards Muon Space $44.6M in SBIR Funding for 3-Satellite Mission
By Via Satellite: The U.S. Space Force has awarded Muon Space $44.6 million in funding for an on-orbit prototype demonstration of a dual-use space-based environmental monitoring (SBEM) capability.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
US Congress may require countries military helicopters to broadcast safety alerts near Reagan National after reported near-misses
By Reuters: U.S. military helicopters on training missions would need to broadcast alerts to nearby commercial aviation aircraft around Reagan Washington National Airport to avoid collisions under annual defense policy legislation unveiled late Sunday.
Aviation Week
• Steve Trimble
Chinese Scientists Show New Focus On Space-Based Interceptors
By Aviation Week: While Beijing is criticizing the U.S. pursuit of space-based interceptors as reckless, China’s academic institutions are quietly researching similar concepts.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Babcock to fly L-39 trainers in support of France’s DGA and EPNER test pilot school
By FlightGlobal: Babcock International has secured a contract to operate Aero Vodochody L-39 jet trainers in support of France's EPNER test pilot school and the nation's DGA defence procurement agency.
Air Data News
• JCC; ADN
Lockheed Martin secures $1.14bn contract modification for 198 F-35s
By Air Data News: Lockheed Martin has received a US$1.14 billion contract modification from the US Department of War for materials supporting the production of 198 F-35.
