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Reuters

Turkey in talks to rejoin US F-35 fighter jet programme, envoy says

Reuters reports: The U.S. is in discussions with Turkey regarding Ankara's rejoining the F-35 fighter jet programme and Washington hopes that talks will yield a breakthrough in the coming months, the U.S.

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Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Rotron Aerospace and LIG Nex1 to jointly develop and export Medium UAV common platform

By FlightGlobal: United Kingdom propulsion specialist Rotron Aerospace has signed a collaboration agreement with South Korea's LIG Nex1 to jointly develop and export unmanned air systems, focusing on the Medium UAV Common Platform.

2025-12-09T20:50:23.872471-08:00
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fires AIM-120 AMRAAM in Weapons-Integration Test

By The War Zone: Australia has ordered another six Ghost Bat drones, as it progresses toward an operational capability for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Australia has ordered another six Ghost Bat drones, as it progresses toward an operational capability for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Australian Aviation, Shephard Media, Aviation Week, asdnews.com, Janes, Defense Daily and 16 more
2025-12-09T09:11:29.894413-08:00
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The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Finland’s First F-35 Conducts Maiden Flight

By The Aviationist: The Finnish Air Force’s first F-35 conducted its first flight on Dec. 8, ahead of the official rollout ceremony next week. The Finnish Air Force has.

Also: Air Data News
2025-12-09T12:46:51.446488-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Army awards $13M contract to AV for P550 drones to support Long Range Reconnaissance training

By FlightGlobal: The US Army has awarded uncrewed aircraft manufacturer AV a $13 million contract to supply P550 drones for training soldiers on aerial reconnaissance tactics under its Long Range Reconnaissance programme.

2025-12-09T12:28:06.642965-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   ATC   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Stars and Stripes • Antonio María Delgado

Two U.S. F/A-18s enter Venezuelan airspace in 40-minute show of force

By Stars and Stripes: Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro at the National Theatre of Venezuela in Caracas on Nov. 22, 2025. (Juan Barreto, AFP, Getty Images via TNS) (Tribune News Service) — Two U.S.

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2025-12-09T13:48:48.924015-08:00
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AirForceTimes • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeks cloud-based AI ‘digital sandbox’ to run wargames at up to 10,000× real time

By AirForceTimes: The Air Force wants a cloud-based, AI-powered “digital sandbox” as a hub to generate and run wargames at speeds of up 10,000 times faster than real time.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
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