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NATO Counter-Drone Effort Pairs Interoperable Networks With Dutch Naval Interceptors

Exercise Baltic Trust 2026 demonstrated how NATO forces can connect incompatible counter-UAS systems into a shared operational picture, while the Netherlands moved to integrate Destinus’ Hornet B2 kinetic interceptor onto Royal Netherlands Navy warships. The naval development program targets integration by Q2 2027 and possible initial operating capability.

DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

NATO's Real Counter-Drone Weapon Is Connection

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2026-08-25T01:40:38.295909-07:00

Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Australian Defence Force, RAAF roll out low carbon fuel blends nationwide

By AeroTime: The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel blends across its network, with the RAAF among early adopters.

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2026-08-25T03:50:02.369720-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Romania scrambles fighters twice in one day amid drone surge

By AeroTime: Romania recorded 25 unauthorized drone incursions by August 25, nearly triple its 2025 total, as air-policing launches more than doubled.

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2026-08-25T02:20:06.173672-07:00

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Reuters

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official says

By Reuters: The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln will dock in Thailand next week, a Thai official ‌said on Tuesday, following a prolonged deployment in the Middle East and reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions aboard.

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2026-08-25T04:21:54.722039-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US clears APKWS sale to Italy

By FlightGlobal: The weapon will boost the anti-drone capabilities of Italy's air force. The US government has cleared the potential sale of 5,031 APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System) air-to-air weapons to Italy.

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2026-08-24T23:20:20.051248-07:00

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Reuters

Boeing awarded contract with ceiling value of $131.2 billion for F-15 program

By Reuters: The U.S. Department of War on Monday awarded Boeing a $131.23 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to support ‌the F-15 Eagle Crest program, which oversees the F-15 fighter aircraft fleet.

aviationnews.eu

Boeing Wins $131.23 Billion F-15 Eagle Crest Contract for Global Fleet Upgrades

Air Data News

Boeing gets $131 billion F-15 contract that also points to potential new customers

Also: defence-blog.com, govconwire.com, newsable.asianetnews.com and Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-24T15:35:14.396613-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Reportedly AI-guided Russian drone strike kills three civilians in Ukraine

By AeroTime: A Russian Molniya drone reportedly used AI to navigate and select its target in a strike that killed three civilians in Ukraine.

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2026-08-24T13:50:06.320634-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SDA Director Says Constellation's Tranche 1 Checkouts Progressing Faster After a Slow Start

By Via Satellite: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — On-orbit checkouts of the Tranche 1 Space Development Agency (SDA) satellites launched in July are progressing much faster than previous plane launches, SDA Director Dr.

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2026-08-24T12:37:17.204689-07:00

NATO Counter-Drone Effort Pairs Interoperable Networks With Dutch Naval Interceptors

Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones

NATO's Real Counter-Drone Weapon Is Connection

Australian Defence Force, RAAF roll out low carbon fuel blends nationwide

Romania scrambles fighters twice in one day amid drone surge

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official says

US clears APKWS sale to Italy

Boeing awarded contract with ceiling value of $131.2 billion for F-15 program

Boeing Wins $131.23 Billion F-15 Eagle Crest Contract for Global Fleet Upgrades

Boeing gets $131 billion F-15 contract that also points to potential new customers

Reportedly AI-guided Russian drone strike kills three civilians in Ukraine

SDA Director Says Constellation's Tranche 1 Checkouts Progressing Faster After a Slow Start

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official says

Australian Defence Force, RAAF roll out low carbon fuel blends nationwide

Romania scrambles fighters twice in one day amid drone surge

Destinus and Netherlands MoD Partner on Hornet B2 Naval Counter-UAS

US clears APKWS sale to Italy

Boeing awarded contract with ceiling value of $131.2 billion for F-15 program

European satellite firm ICEYE sets up India arm, eyes defence deals

China Develops Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Designed to Target High-Value Aircraft

Russia says UK’s plan to hand Ukraine Storm Shadow blueprints pours fuel on fire

Italy eyes US tech for souping up dumb missiles into drone interceptors

US Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile with range exceeding 250 nautical miles

US Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice long-range air-to-air missile for F-35C and future fighters

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China’s fourth aircraft carrier takes shape, with nuclear propulsion a possibility

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