The War Zone
• Howard Altman
The War Zone
• Howard Altman
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 11:03 AM PST
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Europe
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FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
RAF hails P-8A Poseidon capability after completing NATO deployment to Iceland
By FlightGlobal: The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has hailed the performance of its Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft after completing its biggest international deployment to date with the type.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
French forces fire on unidentified drones over Île Longue nuclear submarine base; military launches investigation
By AeroTime: Security forces at France’s Île Longue nuclear submarine base fired at unidentified drones detected over the site, prompting a military investigation.
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SpaceNews.com
• Jeff Foust
Northrop Grumman continues solid rocket motor development and test program
By SpaceNews.com: Northrop Grumman tested a solid rocket motor Dec. 4 as part of an internal program to advance solid rocket propulsion technologies.
Military Aircraft Procurement
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Policy & Regulation
Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)
Breaking Defense
• Barry Rosenberg
US Air Force to Complete Weapons-Procurement Reorg, Add Zero Trust Cyber Rules by Year-End: Official
By Breaking Defense: Weapon systems procurement is also evolving to include new Zero Trust cybersecurity measures that don't affect mission execution.
Wall Street Journal
• Niharika Mandhana
Satellite Images Reveal Rapid Expansion of Chinese Military Air Power and Reach
By Wall Street Journal: A Wall Street Journal analysis of more than 100 satellite images shows clear evidence of the country’s expanding air power and reach.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
French KC-130J conducts first aerial refuelling of Rafale during Gulf25 exercise
By AeroTime: A French KC-130J has refueled a Rafale in flight for the first time during the Gulf25 exercise in the UAE, expanding the tanker’s operational versatility.
UAV Development & Drone Programs
Europe
Military Aircraft Procurement
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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Reuters
• Tim Hepher
Saab and Airbus co-operate on unmanned fighter technology
By Reuters: Saab and Airbus are discussing co-operation on unmanned warplane technology, senior executives of the companies told Reuters, a move highlighting surging interest in drones and evolving alliances in Europe's fractured defence industry.
