A proposal to include European forces in Ukraine following a peace accord is gaining support from the White House and the Pentagon, with the operation to involve European troops and US assistance in intelligence and air support. Retired US Army Brig. Gen. Mark T. Kimmitt writes that the mission would serve as a credible deterrent to Russia and help Europe improve its operational capabilities, but the challenge lies in convincing European democracies.

The Department of War has completed initial architecture development for the $175 billion Golden Dome program, with a recent briefing to Congress on the program's goals and timing. The White House has prioritized the program, setting a 2028 deadline for the space-based detection system.

Textron Aviation Defense has started a US tour to showcase the Beechcraft M-346N, a contender for the US Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System program, which aims to replace the T-45 Goshawk trainer. Textron faces competition from Boeing's T-7 Red Hawk, Lockheed Martin's TF-50N, and Sierra Nevada's Freedom jet.

CACI International has been awarded a five-year, $180 million contract to support Pacific Air Forces by enhancing network operations. The contract, issued under the Air Force Base Infrastructure Modernization IDIQ, tasks CACI with improving access to critical data and cybersecurity.

Portugal has amended its contract with Embraer to acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and has created 10 purchase options for NATO allies. The Portuguese air force has been flying the KC-390 since 2023, and Portugal is the first country to expand its order.

Raytheon UK has secured a contract from BAE Systems to provide the Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming system for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. Landshield Plus integrates an anti-jam processor, offering advanced spoofing detection.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company has made significant progress toward matching Airbus deliveries, but challenges remain, particularly regarding the certification of the 737-7, 737-10 and 777X. Ortberg says Boeing has cleared its inventory of 737 Max aircraft but that the 777X faces certification delays, with first deliveries now expected in the fourth quarter of next year. "I feel really good one year in that my plan is working, that we put together. People are getting excited. Customers are feeling better," he said.

Airbus will open a second final assembly line for A320neo jets in Mobile, Ala., next month. The expansion, supported by a skilled workforce and a robust supplier network, coincides with the 10th anniversary of Airbus' Mobile facility, which has grown from 300 to over 2,000 employees. "What began as a vision has evolved into something truly special, creating thousands of jobs, fostering generational careers, and driving substantial economic growth -- not just in Mobile -- but across the region," says Daryl Taylor, senior vice president of commercial aircraft operations in the US at Airbus.

Amazon is set to launch its fifth group of Kuiper broadband satellites next week, with 27 satellites set to be deployed via a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Amazon plans three more missions for Kuiper this year, aiming for over 200 satellites in orbit, and expects to start broadband services in the US, Canada, Germany, France and the UK early next year.

The Space Force's Joint Commercial Operations cell is undergoing a reorganization to integrate space domain awareness data from commercial operators into military operations across all combatant commands. The reorganization aims to transform the JCO from a test bed into an enduring unit.

Japan has begun deploying F-15 fighter jets to NATO bases as part of the Atlantic Eagles mission, marking the first time Japanese warplanes have been sent to Europe and Canada. The mission, involving eight warplanes and 180 personnel, aims to bolster security in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions amid rising tensions with China and North Korea.

Lawmakers have introduced the Transparency in Contract Pricing Act, which aims to regulate sole-source contracts. The bill would increase contractor notification requirements in the case of price increases.