The War Zone
• Howard Altman
Turkish F-16 fighters have deployed to Mogadishu International Airport as clashes with al-Shabab intensify, marking a direct Turkish military presence in Somalia. The arrival at the capital's airport raises security risks for civil aviation and underscores Ankara's growing regional assertiveness.
AINonline
• David Donald
By AINonline: The initial batch of Singaporean aircraft is slated to be handed over by the end of this year.
Reuters
By Reuters: The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone that "aggressively" approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
Air & Space Forces Mag
Breaking Defense
By Breaking Defense: New on The Weekly Break Out: Trump's spat with Canada could threaten US military aircraft, and we continue on the global defense expo circuit.
Washington Post
By Washington Post: The scale of the buildup seems aimed at readying forces for expansive operations, analysts said.
The War Zone
• Howard Altman
By The War Zone: The KC-46 mishap at Moron Air Base in Spain comes as the U.S. is flowing military resources to the Middle East ahead of a potential attack on or from Iran.
Aviation Week
• Brian Everstine
By Aviation Week: Boeing has officially given up on its effort to sell new F-15s to Indonesia after the expected deal has languished for more than two years, the company says.
The War Zone
• Jamie Hunter
By The War Zone: Branded Content: A new training center, F-16 Viper (F-16V) upgrades, and new-build Block 70/72 variants hail the second-coming of the Fighting Falcon in Europe.
Wall Street Journal
• Nate Rattner, Shane Shifflett
DefenseNews.com
• Stephen Losey
