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• Jen Judson
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• Jen Judson
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Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 12:15 PM PDT
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DefenseNews.com
At AUSA, Army leaders outline accelerated aviation modernization, UAS expansion and ahead-of-schedule FLRAA prototype delivery
By DefenseNews.com: At AUSA, Army officials outline accelerated aviation modernization, UAS expansion, and FLRAA prototype delivery moving ahead of schedule.
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Aviation Week
UAV Development & Drone Programs
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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Breaking Defense
• Sydney J Freedberg Jr
Lockheed tests vertical‑launch JAGM quad‑launcher for naval counter‑drone missions
By Breaking Defense: The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile quad launcher could help the defense giant break into the counter-drone market, particularly for naval uses.
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Shephard Media and
Janes
North America
Defense Budgets & Spending
Policy & Regulation
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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DefenseNews.com
• Michael Peck
Air Force officer argues the Air Force should assume base defense from the Army
By DefenseNews.com: An Air Force officer argues the Air Force can no longer rely on the Army for base protection.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
Alaska mobilizes military and state aircraft for search-and-rescue after powerful storm batters western coast
By Flying Magazine: After a storm swamped remote communities in western Alaska, search and rescue efforts are underway using military and state air resources.
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Task & Purpose
Aviation Week
• Graham Warwick
Sikorsky Converts UH-60L Black Hawk Into U-Hawk Uncrewed Utility Demonstrator
By Aviation Week: Sikorsky has modified an ex-U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk into a flight demonstrator for the proposed U-Hawk uncrewed utility aircraft.
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Breaking Defense,
Shephard Media,
The Aviationist,
Air Data News,
FlightGlobal,
Janes,
Task & Purpose,
UK Defence Journal,
Defense One,
Defense Daily
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ATC
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management
Defense Budgets & Spending
Policy & Regulation
Politico
• Sophia Cai
White House commits $500M to counter‑drone defenses to secure airspace for World Cup
By Politico: White House planners have been increasingly focused on securing airspace over stadiums.
DefenseNews.com
• Jen Judson
Army ITEP Engine Continues Black Hawk Flight Tests Despite Program Uncertainty
By DefenseNews.com: The service's ITEP engine has continued to be tested in a Black Hawk helicopter, even powering it in forward flight at up to 4,000 feet.
