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Wall Street Journal • Lara Seligman

Canada and Denmark move forward on F-35 buys — Canada commits to 16; Denmark orders 16 more and funds Arctic defence

Canada has committed to taking an initial batch of 16 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters after a political impasse, while Denmark agreed to purchase 16 additional F-35s — growing its fleet to 43 — and to invest 27.4 billion kroner in Arctic and North Atlantic defence infrastructure.

2025-10-10T10:33:00.810725-07:00

Vertical Mag

NBAA, Vertical Aviation and AUVSI urge FAA/TSA to revise proposed BVLOS/UAS integration rule

2025-10-08T06:36:38.942954-07:00

Reuters

Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded

2025-10-02T18:13:55.693135-07:00

Reuters

Up to 25 hot-air balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes force hours-long closure of Vilnius Airport

2025-10-04T16:44:41.487568-07:00

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Aviation Week

Boeing unveils CxR — a large, high‑speed VTOL UAS concept for the U.S. Army Boeing has introduced the CxR, a large, high‑speed vertical take‑off‑and‑landing uncrewed aircraft system pitched to the U.S. Army. The concept puts Boeing squarely into the growing competition for heavy VTOL UAS platforms intended for contested and expeditionary operations.

2025-10-10T17:10:35.217099-07:00

Boeing unveils CxR — a large, high‑speed VTOL UAS concept for the U.S. Army

The War Zone

China deploys GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAVs to western airbase, signaling move toward operational status Images show GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAVs at a base in western China, a sign the platform is moving from testing toward frontline service. The deployment indicates the type may soon be integrated into PLA operations for strike, ISR and manned–unmanned teaming.

2025-10-10T10:52:31.608080-07:00

China deploys GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAVs to western airbase, signaling move toward operational status

Aviation Week

Italy allocates €600M through 2030 to buy new maritime patrol aircraft and drones Italy has set aside nearly €600 million (~$697 million) through 2030 to launch procurement of a new maritime patrol aircraft and accompanying drones, initiating a funded programme to refresh its maritime surveillance and ISR capabilities. The budget will define acquisition timelines and platform choices through the decade.

2025-10-10T10:48:16.587510-07:00

Italy allocates €600M through 2030 to buy new maritime patrol aircraft and drones

Wall Street Journal

Canada and Denmark move forward on F-35 buys — Canada commits to 16; Denmark orders 16 more and funds Arctic defence Canada has committed to taking an initial batch of 16 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters after a political impasse, while Denmark agreed to purchase 16 additional F-35s — growing its fleet to 43 — and to invest 27.4 billion kroner in Arctic and North Atlantic defence infrastructure.

2025-10-10T10:33:00.810725-07:00

Canada and Denmark move forward on F-35 buys — Canada commits to 16; Denmark orders 16 more and funds Arctic defence

DefenseNews.com

Anduril to integrate Spark Radar on General Dynamics Land Systems platforms Anduril will integrate its Spark Radar onto General Dynamics Land Systems platforms. The integration pairs Anduril's radar capability with GDLS platforms, expanding deployment paths for Anduril sensors within land-focused defense systems and indicating closer collaboration between a defense tech firm and a legacy prime.

2025-10-10T06:17:01.819876-07:00

Anduril to integrate Spark Radar on General Dynamics Land Systems platforms

Shephard Media

Advances in HALE/MALE systems prove the sky is not the limit for drones Designers are producing new components and subsystems that let unmanned systems operate at medium- and high-altitude envelopes, and drone deployments at those altitudes are multiplying. That shift enables longer endurance, broader sensor reach and persistent communications roles previously limited by platform capabilities.

2025-10-10T03:36:59.172056-07:00

Advances in HALE/MALE systems prove the sky is not the limit for drones

The War Zone

Northrop to flight‑test Lumberjack jet‑powered modular missile from XQ‑58 Valkyrie next year Northrop Grumman plans air‑launched flight tests next year of Lumberjack, a jet‑powered modular missile to be carried by the XQ‑58 Valkyrie. Lumberjack can also eject and dispense its own small munitions, combining sustained powered flight with on‑demand submunition deployment for flexible strike profiles.

2025-10-09T14:19:04.486817-07:00

Northrop to flight‑test Lumberjack jet‑powered modular missile from XQ‑58 Valkyrie next year

DefenseNews.com

USAF to Stand Up Dedicated Squadrons for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Wilsbach Says Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach told senators the U.S. Air Force will likely form dedicated squadrons for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) rather than embedding them in existing fighter units, with new units to be stood up across active-duty, Air National Guard and Reserve components as basing and requirements are decided.

2025-10-09T12:40:41.918944-07:00

USAF to Stand Up Dedicated Squadrons for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Wilsbach Says

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