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Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, 6:20 AM PDT

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Associated PressAssociated Press

Mysterious drone flights over NATO airspace alarm Europe — what we know

By Associated Press: Mysterious drone flights over the airspace of European Union member countries in recent weeks have alarmed the public and elected officials.

2025-10-04T08:44:18.625659-07:00
FlightGlobalRyan Finnerty

Embraer explores US assembly options for KC-390 to compete for US Air Force tanker contract

By FlightGlobal: Brazilian airframer Embraer is developing plans for local assembly of its KC-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft as part of a bid to secure a US Air Force contract for the Next Generation Air Refuelling System programme.

2025-10-03T20:08:19.541657-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Australia receives first two AH-64E Apache helicopters as deliveries begin under 29‑aircraft ARH contract

By FlightGlobal: Australia's army has received its first two Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at RAAF Townsville, marking the start of deliveries from a 29-aircraft order under the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter programme.

2025-10-02T21:05:09.550875-07:00
Aviation WeekBrian Everstine

US Air Force : KC-46 Production Extension Best Option as Next‑Gen Aerial Refueling System Accelerates Toward 2036

By Aviation Week: The U.S. Air Force is pressing to field a next-generation aerial refueling system by as soon as 2036, to justify production extension of the Boeing KC-46.

2025-10-03T12:23:43.041046-07:00