The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
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Last Updated: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 9:43 AM PDT
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DVIDS / U.S. DoD
• Hannah Carranza
U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity
By DVIDS / U.S. DoD: U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime.
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B-1B Lancer Bombers Conduct Flyover in Latvia with NATO Allies
defence-industry.eu
• Defence Industry Europe
U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin $720M contract for JAGM and Hellfire missile production
By defence-industry.eu: The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of JAGM and Hellfire missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award under its current multi-year agreement.
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Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
Few Colorado Guard Space Operators Willing to Join US Space Force; Proponents Seek US President Trump Intervention
By Breaking Defense: A survey conducted by the Colorado Air National Guard taken in February and provided to Breaking Defense, found that of 101 space operators only eight would transfer to the Space Force under the current plan.
Euronews
• Gavin Blackburn
US opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 programme, State Department says
By Euronews: Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme and its Defence Industry Agency was sanctioned after Ankara announced in 2017 it would purchase Russian S-400 missiles.
Payload
• Tim Fernholz
The Pentagon and Silicon Valley Game Out The Tech Arms Race
By Payload: “A huge part of it is also trying to break down barriers between the private sector and public sector.”.
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Independent.ie
• Irish Independent
Russia launched 574 drones and 40 missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, says Ukrainian air force
By Independent.ie: Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said he is ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but there are some issues that need to be...
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FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Belgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian arrives at Florennes base
By FlightGlobal: Belgium's first General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian has arrived in the country, ahead of an official unveiling scheduled for late September.
