U.S. Navy’s Next-Gen Stealth Fighter Decision Nears Amid China Focus
The U.S. Navy is set to select Boeing or Northrop Grumman to build its next-generation stealth fighter, the F/A-XX, amid strategic efforts to counter China’s military advancements.
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Boeing Strike Escalates as Workers Extend Walkout Over Contract Dispute
Over 3,000 Boeing workers extend strike at U.S. military plants, deepening labor dispute with no talks scheduled. Implications for defense sector analyzed.
UK Bars Israeli Officials From Defense Show Over Gaza Escalation
UK blocks Israeli officials from major defense expo amid Gaza conflict escalation, sparking diplomatic tensions. Israeli firms still allowed to participate.
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Copper, Brazilian Imports in Trade Policy Shift
U.S. President Trump announces 50% tariffs on copper and Brazilian imports, citing national security and defense needs, effective August 2025.
Zelenskyy Accuses Western Firms of Aiding Russia’s War Effort; Putin Responds
Zelenskyy accuses firms in Germany, Czechia, South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. of supplying Russia with weapons machinery, urging sanctions. Putin asserts “Ukraine is ours.”