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Wall Street Journal • Lara Seligman

Denmark to Spend $8.5 Billion on Military Hardware Including F-35 Jets Amid Concerns Over China and Russia

Wall Street Journal reports: The investment includes money for F-35 jet fighters as Copenhagen tries to show it is taking seriously the threat from China and Russia.

Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Denmark To Acquire 16 More F-35s

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Today In Defense

Last Updated: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 10:53 AM PDT

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Breaking Defense • John Ferrari

The US Army is cutting a fifth of its aviation branch as it shifts toward unmanned systems. And the rest of the services should follow

By Breaking Defense: The Army is cutting a fifth of its aviation branch as it shifts toward unmanned systems. And the rest of the services should follow, writes John Ferrari.

2025-10-10T09:39:03.876571-07:00
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ruavia.su • First Pilot

UAC Completes First Yak-130M Prototype; Airframe Ready for Ground and Flight Testing

By ruavia.su: United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has completed the first prototype of the upgraded Yak-130M advanced jet trainer/light-attack aircraft. The airframe is ready.

2025-10-10T01:52:24.552610-07:00
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The Hill • Filip Timotija

US Defense Secretary Hegseth says US will host Qatari air force facility in Idaho

By The Hill: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday the U.S. will host a new Qatari air force facility in Idaho, where pilots will train to fly F-15s. Hegseth said the Trump administration has signed ….

2025-10-10T08:20:35.970331-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says

By DefenseNews.com: Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

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