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The U.S. Department of War has awarded Boeing a $131.23 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to support the F-15 fighter fleet through 2037.
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See all storiesA Russian Molniya attack drone, utilizing onboard AI for navigation and target selection, killed three civilians in Zaporizhzhia on July 6.
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Ukrainian investigators recovered an Nvidia Jetson Orin module from the wreckage, confirming the drone operated without radio-control signals or human intervention during the final strike phase. This represents a significant escalation in autonomous warfare, as the drone successfully identified and struck a target profile without real-time human designation.
Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul have agreed to merge into a single low-cost carrier under the Jin Air brand, effective March 2027.
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The boards of all three airlines approved the merger, which will create South Korea's largest budget airline with a combined fleet of 58 aircraft. The consolidation reshapes the South Korean aviation market, following Korean Air's takeover of Asiana, and signals a shift toward efficiency and network optimization.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a Department of Transportation order that sought to terminate the Delta-Aeroméxico joint venture.
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The court ruled that the DOT acted in an 'arbitrary' manner when it attempted to block the partnership, allowing the decade-old alliance to continue. The ruling preserves a major cross-border partnership that facilitates connectivity and trade between the U.S. and Mexico.
The UK has agreed to provide Ukraine with classified technical information to enable domestic production of SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the support during a visit to Kyiv, drawing sharp condemnation from the Kremlin, which threatened to target the production facilities. This move significantly deepens Western industrial support for Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities, further straining relations between London and Moscow.
The Orange County District Attorney has announced a $100 million claims program for residents evacuated during a May chemical incident at a GKN Aerospace plant.
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The plant, which produces windows for Boeing and Airbus, halted production after an overheating tank raised explosion fears; the DA is now negotiating a court-approved safety plan for a potential September restart. The incident has exacerbated existing aerospace supply chain shortages for critical aircraft components.
Israeli budget carrier Israir has received final FAA authorization to begin scheduled passenger service to the United States.
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The airline plans to connect Tel Aviv with New York, with ticket sales expected to begin soon and operations potentially starting by October 19. This adds a new competitor to the U.S.-Israel market, which is currently served by El Al, Arkia, and major U.S. carriers.