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Reuters
Russia's suspected 'hybrid war' puts European air defences to the test
By Reuters: Russia's drone incursions and airspace violation of European NATO countries has increased since September.
International Airport Review
Multiple European airports disrupted by drone sightings amid allegations of Russian involvement
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Recommendation for Single‑Pilot B‑21 Operations Raises Questions About AI, Safety and Risk Mitigation
By The War Zone: An official recommendation that B-21s fly with just one pilot alongside a weapon systems officer raises questions about mitigating risks.
Reuters
• Mike Stone
Saudi Request to Buy Up to 48 F‑35s Clears Key Pentagon Hurdle Ahead of Crown Prince Visit
By Reuters: The Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, two sources familiar with the matter said.
U.S. weighing sale of up to 48 F‑35s to Saudi Arabia amid Israel normalisation talks
Air & Space Forces Mag
• Courtney Albon
Draft Pentagon Memo Proposes Streamlined Acquisition and Greater Authority for Program Offices
By Air & Space Forces Mag: In a draft memo, the Pentagon calls for more streamlined buying practices and gives program offices more flexibility and authority.
Breaking Defense
• Tim Martin
NATO must innovate like Ukraine or risk losing a fight with Russia: Swedish official
By Breaking Defense: What has been observed in Ukraine is a “masterclass in accelerated adaptation” and a clear sign that the “side that learns fastest wins," Commander of the Swedish Air Force Jonas Wikman said.
Shephard Media
• Damian Kemp
Ukraine receives additional Patriot air‑defence batteries as Centauro systems are revealed
By Shephard Media: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the arrival of more Patriot air defence systems in his country. The development follows the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha calling for 10 more systems last month and Zelenskyy reiterating the need for more.
Bloomberg
• Anthony Capaccio
US Space Force Nears Fielding of Three Remote‑Controlled Counter‑Space Jammers Targeting Chinese, Russian ISR Satellites
By Bloomberg: The US military is close to fielding two new weapons designed to temporally jam Chinese and Russian intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites, giving the Pentagon three counter-space capabilities, according to new Space Force data.
