The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 11:23 AM PDT
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Associated Press
Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
By Associated Press: Finland's air force is moving to remove swastikas from its flags, partly due to the awkwardness it creates with Western allies. The swastika, an ancient symbol, was adopted by Finland's.
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DefenseNews.com
• Jen Judson
US Army awards RTX $1.7B to produce 360° missile‑defense radars for U.S. forces and Poland
By DefenseNews.com: The contract covers new 360-degree radars for both the U.S. Army and Poland.
insidedefense.com
DoD awards $1.7B to Raytheon for LTAMDS initial production, enabling U.S. Army and Polish orders
defence-blog.com
Raytheon to expand production of LTAMDS radars
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European Spaceflight
• Andrew Parsonson
Avio Signs New Tactical Propulsion Agreement with US Armed Forces
By European Spaceflight: Avio has signed a new agreement with the US Armed Forces to supply solid rocket motors for tactical missiles.
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Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
German, French and Spanish defense ministers to discuss FCAS program in October
By Air Data News: Defense ministers from Germany, France, and Spain are set to meet in October to address challenges facing the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. The.
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AeroTime
• Ian Molyneaux
UK bars Israeli government and military officials from major defence show DSEI UK, prompting Israeli condemnation
By AeroTime: Israel has accused the UK of “discrimination” upon its decision to ban government and military officials from attending a leading defense show.
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
US AH‑64E Apache conducts first European Spike NLOS maritime strike demonstration
By FlightGlobal: A Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has successfully fired a Rafael Spike NLOS missile at maritime targets during the first European demonstration of the long-range capability.
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Defense One
• Meghann Myers
Pentagon creates Army‑led task force to coordinate counter‑drone (counter‑sUAS) efforts, replacing Joint Counter‑sUAS Office
By Defense One: The Army will be in charge of the outfit, which will replace the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.
