Middle East   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
Washington Post • Perry Stein

DOJ subpoenas New York Times journalists over reporting on security vulnerabilities in Trump’s newly acquired Air Force One

The Trump administration’s Department of Justice has issued federal subpoenas to multiple New York Times journalists, compelling testimony before a Manhattan grand jury regarding the newspaper’s Air Force One coverage. The reporting focused on alleged deficiencies in security features tied to a Qatari-donated aircraft, according to the paper.

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2026-07-11T09:59:30.468980-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Christina Ruffini, David Gura

Ukraine Building Patriots Is in Lockheed’s Interest, McCaul Says

By Bloomberg: US defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp. have every interest to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missile interceptors after President Donald Trump pledged the US would grant a license for the weapons system, a senior Republican lawmaker said.

2026-07-11T08:15:19.328186-07:00
Israel   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Wall Street Journal • Alexander Ward, Anat Peled, Andrew Tangel, Marianne LeVine

Fears Over New Luxury Jet Forced Trump Back to an Old Air Force One After Israeli Warning

By Wall Street Journal: A lack of defensive capabilities aboard President Trump’s new luxury jet led him to fly home from Turkey aboard an older Air Force One plane this week after U.S.

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2026-07-10T12:15:45.127229-07:00
Helicopter   Leadership   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Hegseth vows to ‘fix’ US Army Apache pilots suspension over July 4 beach flybys

By AeroTime: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he will ‘fix’ the suspension of eight SCNG Apache pilots who flew low across crowded beaches on July 4, 2026.

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2026-07-10T04:15:57.673675-07:00