Today In Defense
Last Updated: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, 11:06 AM PDT
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FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
US AFSOC C-130Js to receive AESA radars as Lockheed Martin pushes for production and export sales
By FlightGlobal: Lockheed Martin's C-130J is to receive a major capability update for the US Air Force Special Operations Command, while the airframer eyes numerous additional domestic and international opportunities to further extend production of the type.
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
Ukraine Reflies Former Azerbaijani MiG-29s Salvaged After Russian Airstrike
By The War Zone: At least one former Azerbaijan MiG-29 Fulcrum appears to have escaped destruction in a Russian airstrike and entered Ukrainian Air Force service. At least one former Azerbaijan MiG-29 Fulcrum escaped destruction in a Russian airstrike and entered Ukrainian Air Force service.
Aviation Today
• Frank Wolfe
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Receives $2.8 Billion for Lot 18 of F135 Engines
By Aviation Today: RTX‘s Pratt & Whitney has received a $2.8 billion U.S. Navy contract for Lot 18 F135 engines for the three variants of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Panama signs deal to acquire four A-29 Super Tucanos
By FlightGlobal: Panama has finalised a contract to acquire four Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos, following a selection announcement made in early April.
Breaking Defense
• Tim Martin
Boeing pitches next‑generation 'F' Apache as fallback if ITEP is cut
By Breaking Defense: “We are ready to respond either way” if the Improved Turbine Engine Program is cut or goes ahead, Terry Jamison, director of attack helicopter programs at Boeing, told Breaking Defense.
Aviation Week
• Robert Wall
France, Germany Commit To Early Warning Satellite Effort
By Aviation Week: France and Germany have pledged to jointly develop an early warning system for Europe as both EU countries aim to strengthen defense technology capability.
Aviation Today
• Frank Wolfe
General Atomics YFQ-42A 'Gambit' completes first flight as US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft forerunner
By Aviation Today: A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) YFQ-42A Gambit prototype for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program flew for the first time in California on Wednesday ahead […].
