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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 12:29 PM PDT
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DefenseNews.com
• Tzally Greenberg
Rafael offers Spike-based loitering-munition variant for US Army ‘Launched Effects’ competition
By DefenseNews.com: The weapon is designed as a part of new class of loitering munitions that can stay airborne for some time before engaging a target.
Airbus
• News Release
Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen air superiority
By Airbus: Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
European Defense Officials Warn: Cyber and Multi-Domain Warfare Are Affecting Space Operations
By Via Satellite: Cyber is now considered a key warfighting domain and the era of cyber conflicts in space is already here. These were two of the key takeaways from two panels featuring top speakers from the French and German governments at the recent Space Defense and Security Summit (SDSS) in Paris.
Aviation Week
• Chen Chuanren
Indonesia Close to Deal to Buy Chinese Chengdu J-10 Fighters
By Aviation Week: Indonesia is nearing an agreement to acquire a batch of Chengdu J-10 fighters from China, according to in-country news outlets.
Reuters
• Sabine Siebold
Germany and France sign implementation agreement for 'Odin's Eye' satellite early‑warning system to detect missile launches
By Reuters: Germany and France on Wednesday signed an implementation agreement for a satellite-based early warning system called Odin's Eye, which is meant to significantly improve Europe's ability to detect missile launches.
DefenseNews.com
• Jen Judson
US Army’s First Hypersonic Battery to Reach Full Eight‑Missile Loadout by December
By DefenseNews.com: The US Army’s first hypersonic battery will have its full load of eight missiles by December, marking a major milestone in the program.
Reuters
• Andrew Gray
EU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles
By Reuters: Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was time for Europe to build a "drone wall" to protect its eastern flank.
