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Last Updated: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 8:06 AM PDT
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Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
Few Colorado Guard Space Operators Willing to Join US Space Force; Proponents Seek US President Trump Intervention
By Breaking Defense: A survey conducted by the Colorado Air National Guard taken in February and provided to Breaking Defense, found that of 101 space operators only eight would transfer to the Space Force under the current plan.
Euronews
• Gavin Blackburn
US opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 programme, State Department says
By Euronews: Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme and its Defence Industry Agency was sanctioned after Ankara announced in 2017 it would purchase Russian S-400 missiles.
Payload
• Tim Fernholz
The Pentagon and Silicon Valley Game Out The Tech Arms Race
By Payload: “A huge part of it is also trying to break down barriers between the private sector and public sector.”.
Also:
Satellite Evolution
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FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Belgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian arrives at Florennes base
By FlightGlobal: Belgium's first General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian has arrived in the country, ahead of an official unveiling scheduled for late September.
Independent.ie
• Irish Independent
Russia launched 574 drones and 40 missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, says Ukrainian air force
By Independent.ie: Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said he is ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but there are some issues that need to be...
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Korean Air and LIG Nex1 to bid with Bombardier Global 6500 conversion for $1.3B air‑force electronic‑warfare programme
By FlightGlobal: The partners will submit a proposal based on the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet for a $1.3 billion programme to develop dedicated electronic warfare capabilities.
Also:
Yonhap News Agency and
koreabizwire.com
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Reuters
• Renju Jose
New Zealand to spend $1.6 billion for five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, and two Airbus A321XLR jets
By Reuters: New Zealand said on Thursday it would spend NZ$2.7 billion ($1.6 billion) to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the first major investment following a decision to replace the country's aging defence fleet.
Also:
Vertical Mag,
AeroTime,
Associated Press,
Wings,
Shephard Media,
Aviation A2Z,
Space Daily,
Australian Aviation,
APAC Defence Reporter,
Euronews,
ABC News,
The Independent
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