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Last Updated: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, 3:06 AM PDT
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First Argentine Air Force F-16BM spotted ahead of delivery
By Air Data News: The first F-16BM fighter jet in flight condition destined for the Argentine Air Force has appeared in images shared on social media, showing the aircraft,.

Apex Aviation offers civilian‑operated ISR variant of Tecnam P2012 Sentinel
By FlightGlobal: Taiwan's Apex Aviation is promoting a civilian-operated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft based on the Tecnam Aircraft P2012 SMP Sentinel.

Germany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project
By politico.eu: Berlin is weighing bringing Sweden and the U.K. into the €100B project as tensions simmer with France’s Dassault.

Marine One makes precautionary landing at UK airfield after hydraulic issue while carrying President Trump and First Lady
By koaa.com: Marine One was forced to land at a U.K. airfield while carrying President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.

US President Trump says U.S. seeks return to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan
By Task & Purpose: No further information was available about how or why the U.S. government would want to reopen Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.

Northrop Grumman opens three U.S. semiconductor facilities to other defense companies
By insidedefense.com: Defense industry players can now use Northrop Grumman's three semiconductor facilities to design, manufacture, package and test microelectronics within the United States for commercial and defense applications, the company announced today.

UK Announces £150bn ($205bn) of US Investment, Including Deal for First British‑Built US Air Force Aircraft in 50+ Years
By Bloomberg: The UK government is touting investments totaling £150 billion ($205 billion) from American businesses, including a deal for the first British-built US Air Force aircraft in more than 50 years.