SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, 1:28 PM PDT
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Air & Space Forces Mag
• Greg Hadley
US Air Force Awards Prototyping Contract for Next‑Generation Penetrator, Successor to GBU‑57 MOP
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Air Force has awarded a prototyping contract for the Next-Generation Penetrator, a successor to the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator.
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Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
USMC AV-8B Harriers conduct deterrent flyover over Georgetown, Guyana amid Venezuela tensions
By Air Data News: Two US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft conducted a flyover in Georgetown, Guyana, as part of an aerial demonstration aimed at reinforcing defense.
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AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
Switzerland confirms F‑35A deliveries will start in 2027 despite GAO warnings
By AeroTime: Armasuisse confirms Switzerland’s F-35A jets will begin arriving in 2027 despite GAO warnings of cost overruns, delays, and political debate.
Space.com
• Brett Tingley
Congressional UAP Hearing Tomorrow to Focus on Transparency and National Security — How to Watch Live
By Space.com: "The American people deserve maximum transparency from the federal government on sightings, acquisitions and examinations of UAPs and whether they pose a potential threat to Americans' safety.".
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Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
Space Development Agency names acting director as founding chief Derek Tournear departs after six years
By Payload: Derek Tournear, the inaugural director of SDA, is leaving his position after six years running the office tasked with quickly building satellite constellations to better serve troops.
defence-industry.eu
• Defence Industry Europe
Finnish Defence Forces sign €158 million deal with ICEYE for sovereign SAR satellite capability
By defence-industry.eu: The Finnish Defence Forces have signed a contract with ICEYE for the procurement of Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites to strengthen intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
defence-blog.com
Finland signs $185M deal with ICEYE for SAR satellites
Aviation Week
• Sonny Butterworth
Germany is rearming on a grand scale, considering voluntary conscription and enacting spending not seen since the days when Soviet tanks plowed into Prague
By Aviation Week: Berlin is rearming on a grand scale, considering voluntary conscription and enacting spending not seen since the days when Soviet tanks plowed into Prague.
