Reuters • Ismail Shakil

US approves potential sale of Starlink services, Patriot equipment to Ukraine

Reuters reports: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Starlink services and related equipment and Patriot air defense sustainment and related equipment to Ukraine, the Pentagon said on Friday.

2025-08-29T15:36:44.972142-07:00

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Last Updated: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 3:37 PM PDT

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US military commits $1.7bn for BAE’s APKWS II rockets to counter drone threats

By FlightGlobal: The US Department of Defense has awarded BAE Systems a $1.7 billion contract for up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II rockets, significantly expanding its arsenal against the proliferating threat of low-cost battlefield drones.

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2025-08-29T13:44:37.140098-07:00
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Stars and Stripes • Mari Yamaguchi

Japan to Deploy U.S. Tomahawk Missiles as It Accelerates Indigenous Missile Program amid China, North Korea and Russia Tensions

By Stars and Stripes: Japan is seeking to create a more self-sufficient military as a deterrence against China’s increasingly assertive naval activity in regional seas. Japan in June spotted two Chinese aircraft carriers almost simultaneously operating near southern Japanese islands for the first time.

2025-08-29T09:31:06.750607-07:00
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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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2025-08-28T21:52:37.878339-07:00
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Associated Press • Jamey Keaten

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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2025-08-29T08:20:55.418708-07:00