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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 6:14 AM PST
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smh.com.au
• Matthew Knott
Ghost Bat drones take flight in $1 billion bid to modernise military
By smh.com.au: The successful firing of an air-to-air missile on an aerial target in test exercises has paved the way for a major investment in the Ghost Bat program.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Royal Thai Air Force conducts multiple strikes on Cambodian military positions amid escalating border clashes
By FlightGlobal: Royal Thai Air Force combat aircraft have struck military targets in Cambodia as border tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbours escalate, with Thailand conducting multiple missions against Cambodian forces.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
US clears $1bn+ air-to-air munitions sales — Denmark to receive 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles
By FlightGlobal: The US government has approved potential sales of air-launched munitions worth over $1 billion to three allied nations, with Denmark securing clearance for 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles in the largest package.
Breaking Defense
• Aaron Mehta
Compromise NDAA raises defense topline by ~$8B above Pentagon request and adds funding for F/A-XX
By Breaking Defense: The NDAA language comes in around $8 billion over what the Pentagon requested.
Air & Space Forces Mag
• Chris Gordon
US Space Force: Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense to Achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2028
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Golden Dome air and missile defense shield will have some “operational capability” in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said.
Military.com
• Mari Yamaguchi
Japan, Australia Call for Restraint After Chinese Navy Locks Radar on Japanese Jets Near Miyako
By Military.com: A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China’s flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft of “harassment.”.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Guetlein defends 'Golden Dome' secrecy, says industry is 'well informed' despite criticism
By SpaceNews.com: Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism.
