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Reuters • David Shepardson

US Congress may require countries military helicopters to broadcast safety alerts near Reagan National after reported near-misses

Reuters reports: 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.

2025-12-08T07:37:33.820838-08:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 7:40 AM PST

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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.

2025-12-08T06:12:31.828178-08:00

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smh.com.au • Matthew Knott

Ghost Bat drones take flight in $1 billion bid to modernise Australian military

By smh.com.au: The successful firing of an air-to-air missile on an aerial target in test exercises has paved the way for a major investment in the Ghost Bat program.

AeroTime

Australia to sign contract for six Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones, moving program into operational procurement

Reuters

Australia to sign A$1 billion contract with Boeing Australia for six Ghost Bat combat drones

2025-12-08T03:37:55.137439-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US clears $1bn+ air-to-air munitions sales — Denmark to receive 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles

By FlightGlobal: The US government has approved potential sales of air-launched munitions worth over $1 billion to three allied nations, with Denmark securing clearance for 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles in the largest package.

Shephard Media

U.S. clears up to $4.7B in missile and air‑defence sales to Denmark and Italy, including potential JASSM‑ER integration on F‑35s

asdnews.com

Denmark — U.S. State Department Clears Possible FMS of AIM-120C-8 (AMRAAM) Air-to-Air Missiles

2025-12-07T23:48:05.095438-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Royal Thai Air Force conducts multiple strikes on Cambodian military positions amid escalating border clashes

By FlightGlobal: Royal Thai Air Force combat aircraft have struck military targets in Cambodia as border tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbours escalate, with Thailand conducting multiple missions against Cambodian forces.

Janes

Thailand Conducts Airstrikes on Cambodia Amid Escalating Border Clashes

The War Zone

Thai F-16s Strike Targets Along Disputed Cambodian Border After Ceasefire Collapse

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2025-12-07T22:59:26.532488-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Aaron Mehta

Compromise NDAA raises defense topline by ~$8B above Pentagon request and adds funding for F/A-XX

By Breaking Defense: The NDAA language comes in around $8 billion over what the Pentagon requested.

2025-12-07T17:21:06.611340-08:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

US Space Force: Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense to Achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2028

By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Golden Dome air and missile defense shield will have some “operational capability” in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said.

2025-12-07T18:03:12.152544-08:00

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Military.com • Mari Yamaguchi

Japan, Australia Call for Restraint After Chinese Navy Locks Radar on Japanese Jets Near Miyako

By Military.com: A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China’s flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft of “harassment.”.