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Last Updated: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 1:27 AM PDT

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea clarifies KF-21 weapons development plans

By FlightGlobal: Seoul will develop indigenous air-launched weapons for its KF-21 fighter programme while initially arming the aircraft with overseas-procured missiles, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration confirms.

2025-09-16T22:24:44.655066-07:00
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Australian Aviation • Staff Reporter

Babcock wins $250m Australia Border Force deal to supply Airbus H145 D3s with advanced sensors for Torres Strait surveillance

By Australian Aviation: Under the agreement, Babcock will deliver two new Airbus H145 D3 helicopters, equipped with advanced sensors, mission management systems, and long-range fuel tanks, enhancing surveillance and response capability in the strategically critical Torres Strait.

Also: FlightGlobal
2025-09-16T22:24:40.663513-07:00
insidedefense.com • Tony Bertuca

GOP stopgap bill carves out funding for E-7 Wedgetail and Virginia-class subs to avert shutdown

By insidedefense.com: The E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft and Virginia-class submarine would benefit from special exemptions under the new continuing resolution being proposed by senior Republicans attempting to avert an Oct.

2025-09-16T12:06:27.116329-07:00
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Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson

Boeing Defense Workers Vote on 20% Raise and $10,000 Bonus to End Six‑Week Strike

By Bloomberg: Boeing Co.’s striking defense workers will vote Friday on a contract proposal drafted by union leaders that includes a 20% guaranteed wage increase and $10,000 signing bonus aimed at ending a six-week labor standoff.

Also: Simple Flying, Seeking Alpha and Bloomberg Law
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