Reuters • Guy Faulconbridge

Russia launches Zircon hypersonic missile, Su-34 strikes in joint drills with Belarus

Reuters reports: Russia said on Sunday that it had fired a Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile at a target in the Barents Sea and that Sukoi Su-34 supersonic fighter-bombers had carried out strikes as part of joint military exercises with Belarus.

news.ssbcrack.com • News Desk

Russia Test-Fires Advanced Hypersonic Missile in Barents Sea During Large-Scale Military Drills

thehindu.com

Russia's Zapad drills showcase hypersonic missile launches and fighter-bomber missions amid NATO tensions

Also: Times of India, m.economictimes.com and m.economictimes.com

2025-09-14T02:24:55.781878-07:00

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Last Updated: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, 2:25 AM PDT

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Washington Post • Kyle Swenson

U.S. aviation and military history on display at Joint Base Andrews show

By Washington Post: Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is holding a family-friendly showcase of American aviation and military history on Saturday and Sunday.

news.ssbcrack.com

Joint Base Andrews Air Show Reaches Capacity, Closes Parking

Stars and Stripes

US aviation and military history on display at Joint Base Andrews show

2025-09-13T15:29:35.189677-07:00

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edrmagazine.eu • Paolo Valpolini

France Awards ArianeGroup Contract to Develop M51.4 Strategic SLBM

By edrmagazine.eu: 12 September 2025 – On August 28, 2025, the French Armaments Agency (DGA) awarded ArianeGroup the contract for the development.

Also: Naval News, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com

2025-09-13T14:20:44.635737-07:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman

F-35s Arrive In Puerto Rico For Counter-Drug Operation

By The War Zone: The aircraft join an armada of eight ships and 4,500 Marines deployed to fight cartels and deliver a message to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

Reuters

US F-35s seen landing in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions

The Aviationist

US Deploys F-35B Squadron to Puerto Rico; First of Ten Arrives with Unit Markings Removed

Also: Euronews, Daily Sabah, ANI News Agency and 5 more

2025-09-13T17:05:21.675346-07:00

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Reuters

Romania scrambles fighters after drone breaches its airspace during Russian strike on nearby Ukraine

By Reuters: Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu said the F-16 pilots came close to taking down the drone as it was flying very low before it left national airspace toward Ukraine.

politico.eu

EU decries Russian drone’s breach of Romanian airspace

news.ssbcrack.com

Romania Says Russian Drone Violated Its Airspace, Calls Move "Unacceptable and Reckless"

Also: Irish Times and 3 more

2025-09-13T10:24:39.704849-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

UAP witnesses accuse Pentagon's UAP office of 'using science to come up with answers' at Congressional hearing

By Space.com: "This is about national security, government accountability, and the American people's right to the truth.".

2025-09-13T03:07:59.386261-07:00

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Reuters • Lucy Papachristou

Russian MiG-31s armed with hypersonic ballistic missiles fly over Barents Sea during Zapad 2025

By Reuters: Russians MiG-31 fighter jets equipped with hypersonic ballistic missiles completed a four-hour flight over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea as part of ongoing 'Zapad 2025' military exercises, the Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.

2025-09-13T07:12:35.606794-07:00

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m.economictimes.com • Asian News International

India Reviews IAF Proposal to Buy 114 'Made-in-India' Rafales — Rs 2 Lakh Crore Deal with 60% Indigenous Content Would Grow Fleet to 176

By m.economictimes.com: The Defence Ministry considers the Indian Air Force's proposal to acquire 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets. Dassault Aviation will build them with Indian firms.