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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 6:19 AM PDT
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Aviacionline
• Gastón Dubois
Argentina Receives Second Ex‑Norwegian P‑3C Orion, Boosting Maritime Surveillance and ASW Capability
By Aviacionline: The new P-3C Orion enhances Argentina’s surveillance and ASW capabilities.
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Reuters
EU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles
By Reuters: Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was time for Europe to build a "drone wall" to protect its eastern flank.
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FlightGlobal
• Exclusive partner Honeywell
Kratos unveils Ragnarök cruise missile claiming 500 nm range and 36 kg warhead for low-cost long-range strikes
By FlightGlobal: Kratos has introduced the Ragnarök cruise missile, claiming it offers a low-cost solution for long-range strikes with a 500nm range and 36kg warhead capability.
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Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence sign MOU to expand global PAC-3 MSE production and supply chain
By Lockheed Martin: WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2025 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Diehl Defence have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration opportunities for Integrated Air and...
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The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) Adapts Tactics and Platforms to Survive High‑End Warfare
By The War Zone: The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is having to drastically adapt its playbook in order to be effective in future fights against major foes.
Spaceflight Now
• Will Robinson-Smith
SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch 21 more satellites for Space Development Agency’s LEO defense constellation
By Spaceflight Now:  Update Oct. 14, 6:45 p.m. EDT (2245 UTC): SpaceX scrubbed Tuesday’s launch attempt.
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Associated Press
• Lorne Cook
NATO defense ministers seek urgent weapons and ammo for Ukraine as deliveries fall and allied airspace concerns rise
By Associated Press: NATO defense ministers will gather to try and drum up military support for Ukraine. Deliveries of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine have sharply dropped in recent months.
