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Ukraine and US eye testing Ukrainian drones on American soil under draft pact
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Pentagon Unveils 161 Files on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena for Public Review
The Pentagon released 161 files—encompassing photos, witness testimonies, and investigative reports—on unidentified aerial phenomena, labeling them unresolved and inviting private-sector analysis. The staged disclosures come amid congressional pressure and White House interest to increase transparency, with the Defense Department planning rolling releases every few weeks and still noting no verified evidence of alien technology or life.
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AirAsia inks $19B Airbus order, boosting Canada’s aircraft output ambitions
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Pentagon takes $1bn stake in L3 Harris missile motors unit, stoking competition concerns
The U.S. Pentagon is investing $1 billion in L3 Harris's missile-motors business via convertible preferred equity that will spin off into a new public company, with an IPO expected in late 2026. The move aims to bolster domestic rocket-motor supply for missiles like Patriot and Tomahawk, but it raises questions about conflicts of interest and competition in the defence industry.
UK, Italy, and Japan Launch Joint Venture for Next-Gen Fighter Jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan have formed a joint venture to oversee the development of a next-generation fighter jet under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), aiming for completion by 2035. The venture, equally owned by BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co, will manage the design, development, and delivery of the aircraft. Discussions are ongoing about potentially involving Saudi Arabia as a financial partner. The project seeks to enhance defense capabilities against threats from Russia and China, with a focus on digital design and innovative engineering to reduce costs and time.