The Aviationist • David Cenciotti

B-2 Stealth Bomber and Four F-35s Fly Over Anchorage During Trump–Putin Meeting

The Aviationist reports: B-2 bomber and F-35s stage an impressive flyover watched by hundreds of thousands online as Trump and Putin meet in Anchorage.A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit.

Also: One Mile at a Time, Simple Flying, Times of India, ABC News, Economic Times, Sky News, Task & Purpose and 25 more
2025-08-15T13:03:52.113950-07:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, 1:41 PM PDT

2025-08-15T13:41:47.447051-07:00 2025-08-15T13:41:47.447051-07:00 (2025-08-15T13:41:47.447051-07:00)

F-16  
tectonicdefense.com • Barratt Dewey

Red 6 Scores F-16 Training Contract with US Air Force

By tectonicdefense.com: It’s training season, baby. This morning, augmented reality flight training company Red 6 announced that they’ve scored a contract with the US Air Force to integrate their ATARS (Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System) into the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

2025-08-15T06:02:33.660921-07:00
Helicopter   Accident  
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newsable.asianetnews.com • Divya Danu

Mi-17 Helicopter Crash in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kills 5 Crew Members on Relief Mission

By newsable.asianetnews.com: Five crew members died on Friday when an Mi-17 helicopter, engaged in a relief operation amid heavy rains, crashed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Also: Financial Express, Times of India and 3 more
2025-08-15T07:03:27.540934-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Wall Street Journal

No Russia-Ukraine War Deal Reached at Alaska Summit

By Wall Street Journal: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke face-to-face to discuss what it would take to end the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn't present.

Also: Sky News, Economic Times, Business Standard, Hindustan Times and koreatimes.co.kr
2025-08-15T03:59:18.089599-07:00
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UK Defence Journal • Craig Langford

Typhoon fighter jets intercept business jet over England

By UK Defence Journal: Two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Coningsby on Friday after a business jet travelling from Nice lost contact with air traffic control, triggering a sonic boom heard across parts of Essex.

Also: The Independent
2025-08-15T05:42:58.299240-07:00
F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Bartosz Głowacki

Poland signs off on $3.8 billion F-16 fighter jet upgrade

By Breaking Defense: "Our goal is for Poland to be among the top three NATO countries in terms of operational capabilities," said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defense.

Also: Air Data News, Shephard Media, Janes and 12 more
2025-08-14T08:33:53.040164-07:00