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Last Updated: Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:14 PM PDT
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Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow
GE pushes for faster fielding of US Army’s ITEP, Air Force’s NGAP engines
By Breaking Defense: GE executive Mark Rettig said the company’s recent foray into hypersonic technology has opened a new range of opportunities for the engine maker.
Breaking Defense
• Carley Welch
Senate Republicans 'very close' to deal to protect key Department of Defense spectrum in reconciliation language
By Breaking Defense: Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, where Boeing is headquartered, continues to raise concerns about potential interference with civil and military aviation.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
C-390 production ramp-up ‘moving perfectly’, Embraer defence boss says
By FlightGlobal: Embraer expects to deliver a total of five C/KC-390 tactical transports for the same number of customers this year, as it works towards doubling annual output before the end of this decade.
Jerusalem Post
• Yonah Jeremy Bob
Israel Defense Forces Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Military Commanders Say
By Jerusalem Post: According to the IDF, Iran has enough uranium to weaponize it to nuclear levels to 15 nuclear weapons within days.
Washington Post
Iran’s nuclear facilities damaged but not destroyed, experts say
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Aviation Week,
The Aviationist,
New York Times,
Times of India,
Australian Financial Review,
CBS News,
Al Jazeera,
Fox News,
CNN,
NPR,
NBC News
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FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
UK approves long-lead funding for Typhoon’s AESA radar upgrade
By FlightGlobal: A key radar upgrade being advanced for part of the UK Royal Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon fleet has passed its latest milestone, with funding provided to start production work on long-lead items for the ECRS Mk2 sensor.
Reuters
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Sites; IRGC Chief Hossein Salami Reportedly Killed
By Reuters: Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards corps said its top commander, Hossein Salami, was killed.
iceye.com
• News Release
ICEYE signs agreement to deliver SAR satellite capabilities to the Portuguese Air Force
By iceye.com: The agreement includes one SAR satellite, a ground segment and an antenna to strengthen the space-based defense capabilities in Portugal.
Via Satellite
Portuguese Air Force Taps ICEYE for SAR Satellite
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