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Last Updated: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, 9:10 AM PDT
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Lockheed Martin: F-35 Technology Refresh 3 delayed, completion now expected by 2032
By DefenseNews.com: Following delays in the F-35 upgrade dubbed Technology Refresh 3, the jet’s producer expects to complete the major project by 2032 at the latest.

Raytheon F3R upgrade enables longest-known AIM-120 AMRAAM engagement from F-22 in late‑2024 tests
By FlightGlobal: Raytheon's F3R hardware upgrade has enabled the longest known AIM-120 AMRAAM engagement from a fifth-generation fighter, with late 2024 tests demonstrating significantly extended range capabilities from a US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-22.

Denmark eyes Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft to boost surveillance over Greenland and Faroe Islands
By Reuters: Denmark's defence minister said on Tuesday the country's military may buy a fleet of Boeing P-8 submarine-hunting maritime patrol aircraft to help boost the surveillance of the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Denmark Planning P-8 Poseidon Buy, Defense Minister Says

U.S. Clears Potential $3.42B Sale of F-16s and Support to Peru, Pentagon Says
By Reuters: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft and related elements of logistics and program support to Peru in a deal valued at an estimated $3.42 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday.

US House bill caps KC-46 buys at 183 until Boeing resolves Category 1 defects; mandates tanker fleet expansion and KC-135 life-extension
By FlightGlobal: House defence bill would cap KC-46A acquisitions at 183 aircraft until Boeing resolves Category 1 engineering deficiencies, while mandating expanded tanker fleet and extended KC-135 service life.

US Air Force Begins Modifications to Qatar-Donated Boeing 747 for Use as Air Force One
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Air Force has started the process of modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for executive airlift, a spokesperson said Sept. 15.

Poland shoots down Russian drones; UK summons Russian ambassador over NATO airspace violations
By Reuters: Britain has summoned the Russian ambassador following Russia's violation of NATO airspace last week, the British Foreign Office said on Monday.
