DefenseNews.com
• Linus Höller
U.S. Air Force deployments to Bulgaria, part of a broader regional force expansion, have raised tensions as diplomats return to high‑stakes negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme. The buildup adds a visible military dimension to ongoing talks and alters the operational picture in the region.
The War Zone
• Tyler Rogoway
By The War Zone: Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks.
Aviation Week
UK Defence Journal
Reuters
• Sergio Goncalves
By Reuters: The U.S. ambassador to Portugal has urged Lisbon to replace its ageing F-16 fighter jets with Lockheed Martin's F-35, saying the stealth jet would ensure interoperability with Europe's top-tier air forces.
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: The Indian Navy (IN) has leased vertical-lift capacity from the burgeoning Indian civil sector, hiring helicopters to operate from two bases — one each on the western and eastern seaboard.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Boeing has begun structural assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon ordered by Canada, joining the aircraft’s major fuselage sections at its production.
Reuters
• Hugo Dixon
By Reuters: The region can no longer rely on the US. So it needs its own satellite communications, air defences, a homegrown nuclear umbrella for Europe and more research spending.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Pratt & Whitney has released a promotional video highlighting its XA103 engine under development for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: German defense firm said to be weighing bid for Mynaric German defense firm said to be weighing bid for Mynaric.
