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The Aviationist
• Parth Satam
Italian Typhoons Intercept Russia’s Rare Tu-134A-4 'Black Pearl' Over the Baltic
By The Aviationist: For the first time in five years, Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons intercepted the rare aircraft, along with Su-30SM2s, as part of the Baltic Air.
Reuters
• Sabine Siebold
Northrop Grumman Sees Continued European Defence Growth as Nations Replenish Ukraine-Depleted Stocks
By Reuters: U.S. defence company Northrop Grumman expects continued growth in Europe even if the Russian war in Ukraine is halted, as nations aim to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the conflict, the company's chief of international business said.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
Dutch Air Force Fires on Unidentified Drones Over Volkel Air Base Linked to NATO Nuclear Mission
By AeroTime: Dutch authorities are investigating unidentified drones that evaded interception over Volkel Air Base, a site linked to NATO’s nuclear mission.
SpaceNews.com
• Najam Ul Hassan
Star Wars redux: Why space-based missile defence is a costly illusion
By SpaceNews.com: Star Wars redux: the false promise of space-based missile defense.
Politico
• Daniella Cheslow
Allies weigh alternatives to US satellite intelligence amid threat to withhold data
By Politico: Trump’s threat to withhold military intelligence exposes lagging satellite abilities among allies.
The Intercept
• Noah Hurowitz
FBI Seeks Facial-Recognition AI Surveillance Drones, Sparking Civil-Liberties Concerns. An FBI procurement document requests information about AI surveillance on drones, raising concerns about a crackdown on free speech
By The Intercept: An FBI procurement document inquires about AI surveillance on drones, raising concerns about a crackdown on protests.
Reuters
• Shivam Patel
Tejas crashes at Dubai Airshow, putting Indian fighter’s export campaign at risk
By Reuters: The crash in front of global arms buyers at the Dubai Airshow is the latest blow to a key national trophy.
