Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
Italy says more countries could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the UK–Japan–Italy effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter, after signaling interest in bringing Germany into the programme. The comments add pressure to GCAP’s partner-selection and industrial-participation plans as GCAP moves deeper into design work.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: Copenhagen is decommissioning its F-16s, sending them to Argentina and Ukraine. The Royal Danish Air Force has turned in the fighter jet bearing the distinctive red-and-white livery of Denmark's national banner -- the Dannebrog.
The War Zone
• Howard Altman
By The War Zone: A new challenge offers a reward to anyone who can develop a system to deny Russia use of its airfields.
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
By The War Zone: The Air Force intends to drastically expand its premier northern outpost as Alaska's importance for Arctic and Pacific operations continues to grow.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
By The War Zone: Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA hope to see the novel X-65 drone fly for the first time next year after suffering delays and cost growth.
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska, left all crew members safe with minor injuries. Learn more.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
By Reuters: U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said on Tuesday.
Bloomberg
• Galit Altstein
By Bloomberg: Israel is considering listing state-owned defense giants Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. in the US to potentially avoid stricter disclosure obligations in the local market.
