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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Canadian NORAD commander on the F-35A: opportunities and challenges for his commands

Maj. Gen. Chris McKenna, commander of Canadian NORAD elements, offers an exclusive assessment of how the F‑35A will affect his commands — highlighting operational opportunities, integration and sustainment challenges, and the implications for force posture as Ottawa continues to review its F‑35 programme.

2025-12-18T12:43:09.956003-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

With NDAA, Congress twists US Space Force's arm on beefing up acquisition chops

By Breaking Defense: "I look forward to working with [Air Force] Secretary Meink and the service to make sure the language in the NDAA is fully implemented," Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers, R.-Ala., told Breaking Defense today.

2025-12-18T12:49:37.169795-08:00
North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • David Jeans

New York investment manager indicted in alleged multimillion-dollar pre-IPO fraud tied to Anduril Industries

By Reuters: A New York investment manager has been indicted for allegedly defrauding millions of dollars from investors in a sham pre-IPO scheme tied to U.S. drone-maker Anduril Industries, highlighting the risk of fraud as private tech firms grow more prominent and valuable.

2025-12-18T13:20:13.981326-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The Aviationist • Kai Greet

U.S. Navy Conducts First Shipboard Launch of LUCAS One-Way Attack Drone from Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara

By The Aviationist: A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) was launched from the flight deck of littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara while operating in the.

Also: Aviation Week and DVIDS / U.S. DoD
2025-12-18T09:09:05.531503-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
afmc.af.mil

U.S. Air Force and Boeing Resume F-15EX Deliveries to Portland ANG After Production Pause

By afmc.af.mil: The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Boeing and the Defense Contract Management Agency, has resumed F-15EX Eagle II deliveries to the Portland Air National Guard Base, overcoming recent production.

Also: Air Data News
2025-12-18T05:06:02.868741-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Airbus • News Release

Spain’s Ministry of Defence places order for 100 Airbus helicopters via DGAM

By Airbus: Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence.

Also: Vertical Mag, Air Data News, FlightGlobal, AeroTime, Reuters, Aviation A2Z, Aviation24, Aviacionline, Janes, Aviation Week, aeromorning.com, avionews.it and 8 more
2025-12-18T03:29:31.759253-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Today • Rich Abott

US Navy and Boeing Push First MQ-25 Stingray Flight Test to Early 2026

By Aviation Today: The Navy and Boeing have pushed back the initial flight test of the first MQ-25A Stingray aircraft carrier-based tanker aircraft into early 2026. The government-industry team insisted they are making […].

2025-12-18T09:55:19.334950-08:00