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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 6:14 AM PST
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smh.com.au
• Matthew Knott
Ghost Bat drones take flight in $1 billion bid to modernise military
By smh.com.au: The successful firing of an air-to-air missile on an aerial target in test exercises has paved the way for a major investment in the Ghost Bat program.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
US clears $1bn+ air-to-air munitions sales — Denmark to receive 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles
By FlightGlobal: The US government has approved potential sales of air-launched munitions worth over $1 billion to three allied nations, with Denmark securing clearance for 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles in the largest package.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Royal Thai Air Force conducts multiple strikes on Cambodian military positions amid escalating border clashes
By FlightGlobal: Royal Thai Air Force combat aircraft have struck military targets in Cambodia as border tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbours escalate, with Thailand conducting multiple missions against Cambodian forces.
Breaking Defense
• Aaron Mehta
Compromise NDAA raises defense topline by ~$8B above Pentagon request and adds funding for F/A-XX
By Breaking Defense: The NDAA language comes in around $8 billion over what the Pentagon requested.
Air & Space Forces Mag
• Chris Gordon
US Space Force: Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense to Achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2028
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Golden Dome air and missile defense shield will have some “operational capability” in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said.
Military.com
• Mari Yamaguchi
Japan, Australia Call for Restraint After Chinese Navy Locks Radar on Japanese Jets Near Miyako
By Military.com: A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China’s flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft of “harassment.”.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Guetlein defends 'Golden Dome' secrecy, says industry is 'well informed' despite criticism
By SpaceNews.com: Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism.
