AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Sydney J Freedberg Jr

Joint Fires Network to Move from R&D to Acquisition Program on Oct. 1 as PEO‑C3BM Advances AI-Enabled Command Network

Breaking Defense reports: “We’ll formally take the stick in a week,” said Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey, head of the Air Force’s increasingly powerful PEO-C3BM, which is building new AI-enhanced command networks for the Air Force and the other services.

Air & Space Forces Mag • Greg Hadley

Air Force to Finally Take Lead on C2 Network for Joint Fires

2025-09-24T12:16:29.403926-07:00

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, 12:35 PM PDT

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politico.eu • Sasha Schroeder

European Commission President Von der Leyen says shooting down Russian jets 'on the table' after US President Trump urges NATO to shoot down violators

By politico.eu: The Commission president’s comment follows an assertion by U.S. President Donald Trump that NATO countries should shoot down Russian jets that violate their airspace.

2025-09-24T12:33:55.947775-07:00
L3Harris   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

L3Harris unveils podded Viper Shield EW pod for F-16s to reduce downtime and speed fielding

By FlightGlobal: Military systems provider L3Harris has introduced a podded variant of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, offering F-16 operators enhanced flexibility and reduced aircraft downtime compared to the internally integrated configuration.

Also: asdnews.com and defence-industry.eu
2025-09-24T11:29:00.415356-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Breaking Defense • Jonas Olsson

Swedish Defense Minister: "Productive" Talks with Peru on Potential Sale of Up to 24 Gripen Fighters

By Breaking Defense: ![](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/06/IMG_3682-e1750159767304.jpg) Germany and Sweden not discussing FCAS partnership, say defense ministers "A decision must and will be made regarding whether and how FCAS will continue” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.

2025-09-24T09:48:17.798035-07:00
Helicopter   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
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avionrevue.com • Avion Revue

Spain approves historic investment in aircraft and helicopters

By avionrevue.com: La compra de 45 Hürjet, 18 C295, 32 helicópteros NH90 en su versión 3, 13 H135 y 6 H175, con un presupuesto que supera los 10.000 millones.

Also: Aviation Week and Aviacionline
2025-09-24T01:50:21.048554-07:00