The Aviationist
• David Cenciotti
The Aviationist
• David Cenciotti
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, 3:38 PM PDT
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India Defense News
• Indian Defence News Staff
India Air Force Shot Down 5 Pakistani Fighter Jets, 1 Military Aircraft During Operation Sindoor, Says IAF Chief
By India Defense News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one large military aircraft, likely an AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning an...
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FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
Kratos closing in on firm order for XQ-58 autonomous fighter with US Marine Corps
By FlightGlobal: Defence manufacturer Kratos has revealed the US Marine Corps is closing in on a full acquisition programme for the company's uncrewed XQ-58 jet aircraft.
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Aviation Week
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FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
US Navy Unveils PHOENIX II E-130J TACAMO Platform to Replace E-6B Mercury
By FlightGlobal: Based on the C-130J transport, the Phoenix II will replace the jet-powered E-6B Mercury fleet that allows for remote command of the US Navy's submarine-launched nuclear ballistic missiles.
The Aviationist
U.S. Navy’s New TACAMO Aircraft Named E-130J Phoenix II
Breaking Defense
• Mike Yeo
Anduril increases Indo-Pacific footprint with Taiwan, South Korea partnerships
By Breaking Defense: The American firm is setting up a new office in Taipei, as it delivers loitering munitions to the island.
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Shephard Media and
defence-industry.eu
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Flying Magazine
• Zach Vasile
US President Trump Announces Order for ‘New And Enhanced’ B-2 Aircraft
By Flying Magazine: President Donald Trump this week said the U.S. has ordered a “new and enhanced” version of the B-2 stealth bomber.
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DefenseNews.com
• Jen Judson
Cummings fine-tunes Hellhound drone for Golden Dome mission
By DefenseNews.com: Cummings Aerospace has designed a larger version of its Hellhound to meet Golden Dome homeland missile defense needs.
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FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
First F-35Bs delivered to Japan
By FlightGlobal: Three of the short take-off and vertical landing stealth fighters were ferried to Nyutabaru air base in Japan's southern Miyazaki region by US pilots.
