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Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2025, 5:51 PM PDT
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Pentagon Faces Challenges in Developing Unified Satellite Network
By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon struggles to build unified satellite network Pentagon struggles to build unified satellite network.

Colombia to Sign Saab Gripen E/F Fighter Jet Purchase in September 2025
By Air Data News: The Colombian government has confirmed plans to sign an agreement to acquire Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets in September 2025, said the Defense Minister, Iván.

SatVu Joins NGA’s Luno A & B Programs to Enhance Defense and Intelligence Data with Five Industry Partners
By Satellite Evolution: SatVu teams with five industry leaders to advance defence and intelligence data in NGA’s Luno A & B programmes.

Iraq says 50 Israeli warplanes violated its airspace
By Reuters: Iraq's representative to the United Nations said 50 Israeli warplanes planes violated Iraqi airspace shortly before a U.N. meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict on Friday.

Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS CEOs Outline Near-Term M&A Plans
By Breaking Defense: The CEOs of Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS separately told Breaking Defense they are expecting to spend on M&A activity in the near-term.

Safran advances M88 T-Rex upgrade to boost thrust for F5-standard Rafale
By FlightGlobal: Safran Aircraft Engines' goal for the T-Rex enhancement for its Dassault Aviation Rafale-powering M88 engine is to "deliver more thrust with minimal changes" to the design, according to the company's chief executive.

Saab taps Anduril to build rocket motors for ground-launched bomb
By DefenseNews.com: Saab has picked Anduril to produce solid rocket motors for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb it produces with Boeing.