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Last Updated: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:31 AM PDT
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Ukraine says it hit Russian military airfield
By gazette.com: KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's special forces struck Russia's Borisoglebsk military airfield in the Voronezh region on Saturday, hitting a glide bomb store and a trainer aircraft, the Ukrainian military said in.

Morocco Nears US$600 Million Deal to Acquire Embraer C-390 Millennium Aircraft
By Air Data News: Morocco is in the final stages of negotiations to purchase Embraer’s C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, according to sources cited by Brazilian.

US Air Force suspends SpaceX rocket project on Pacific atoll, report says
By Reuters: The suspension came after Reuters reported that biologists and experts said the project would harm many seabirds that nest at the wildlife refuge on the Johnston Atoll.

New NATO commander US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich stresses unity at handover ceremony
By Reuters: U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich took over on Friday as NATO's top military commander, sending a message of resolve and reassurance to allies concerned about potential cuts to U.S.

Peru Set to Select Saab Gripen E as New Fighter Jet in $3.5 Billion Deal
By Air Data News: Peru is reportedly poised to select the Saab Gripen E as its new multirole fighter aircraft in a deal valued at approximately US$3.5 billion, according to.

US Space Force picks Boeing for $2.8B strategic communications program
By DefenseNews.com: The new satellites will have improved resilience and cyber capabilities and provide polar coverage — a capability not featured on the legacy satellites.

Sikorsky Showcases Autonomous, AI-Ready Upgrades for Black Hawk, Seahawk and CH-53K at Paris Air Show 2025
By AeroTime: Sikorsky highlights Black Hawk, Seahawk, and CH-53K upgrades at Paris Air Show 2025, with a focus on autonomy, digitalization, and modernization.