The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Second Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider Conducts Maiden Flight, Joins First Bomber at Edwards AFB

The Aviationist reports: The second B-21 conducted its maiden flight and will now join the first one, which has been flying since 2023 at Edwards Air Force Base. The second B-21.

2025-09-11T09:16:03.822408-07:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 11:22 AM PDT

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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Ukraine Calls For European Sky Shield After Polish Airspace Violations

By Aviation Week: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told European leaders Sept. 10 that Europe and Ukraine need a ”joint air defense system and [to] create an effective air shield.".

Also: Seeking Alpha, gazette.com and aa.com.tr
2025-09-11T01:25:27.947670-07:00
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NBC News • NBC News

Baltic states urge U.S. Congress to maintain military aid after Russian drone airspace violations

By NBC News: The joint letter comes a day after Poland said it shot down a number of Russian drones that violated its airspace during an attack on Ukraine.

2025-09-11T01:41:28.470047-07:00
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U.S. Coast Guard HITRON Marks 1,000th Helicopter Interdiction in Counter‑drug Operations

By news.uscg.mil: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard’s Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drug mission, completing its 1,000th interdiction of.

Also: Vertical Mag and maritime-executive.com
2025-09-10T11:42:07.983067-07:00