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Boeing union says senate members urge CEO Ortberg to negotiate in good faith

Reuters reports: The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said on Tuesday that five members of the Senate Armed Services Committee urged Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement with the striking members.

2025-11-04T12:59:19.013383-08:00

Reuters

U.S. Clears Pentagon Hurdle for Saudi Request to Buy Up to 48 F-35s Ahead of Crown Prince Visit

2025-11-04T13:12:30.257558-08:00

Janes

GA‑ASI unveils Gambit 6 air‑to‑ground collaborative combat aircraft; international sales from 2027

2025-11-04T02:13:30.240926-08:00

FlightGlobal

Indonesia receives first A400M, becoming the transport's tenth operator

2025-11-02T19:30:00.152180-08:00

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FlightGlobal

USMC to fly two more XQ-58A Valkyrie tests this year to assess EW and autonomous CCA roles The US Marine Corps will conduct two additional test flights of Kratos' XQ-58A Valkyrie before year‑end to evaluate the uncrewed jet's electronic‑warfare capabilities and autonomous mission functions. The flights are part of the Corps' Collaborative Combat Aircraft assessment exploring loyal‑wingman and attritable concepts.

2025-11-06T12:36:17.673095-08:00

USMC to fly two more XQ-58A Valkyrie tests this year to assess EW and autonomous CCA roles

FlightGlobal

Leonardo warns Yeovil helicopter plant faces closure unless it wins UK New Medium Helicopter contract Leonardo has warned the future of its Yeovil helicopter factory in southwest England is at risk unless it secures the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contract, making the MoD award decisive for the company’s UK manufacturing footprint and local jobs.

2025-11-06T09:04:55.752940-08:00

Leonardo warns Yeovil helicopter plant faces closure unless it wins UK New Medium Helicopter contract

FlightGlobal

Leonardo-Baykar JV to build Kizilelma UCAVs and four other UAV types at three Italian sites Leonardo and Baykar will form LBA Systems, a joint venture to manufacture five uncrewed air vehicles — including Baykar's Kizilelma uncrewed fighter — across three Italian sites, Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingoliani disclosed. The planned JV will produce the Kizilelma and four other UAV types in Italy.

2025-11-06T09:04:55.254755-08:00

Leonardo-Baykar JV to build Kizilelma UCAVs and four other UAV types at three Italian sites

Breaking Defense

Greece nears selection of L3Harris Viper Shield EW for F-16 upgrade Greece is poised to select L3Harris’ Viper Shield electronic‑warfare package for its F‑16 upgrade programme, with company executives saying the nation is likely next among the European cohort of F‑16 buyers. The move would boost survivability and align Greek upgrades with other NATO F‑16 modernisations.

2025-11-06T07:47:49.179711-08:00

Greece nears selection of L3Harris Viper Shield EW for F-16 upgrade

Air Data News

Colombia nears deal for Saab Gripen E fighters after contract revisions Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez said the contract for acquiring Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters should be signed after recent revisions, signaling Bogota is close to finalising a government-to-government procurement that would modernise the country’s combat fleet with a multiyear acquisition.

2025-11-06T04:18:35.667864-08:00

Colombia nears deal for Saab Gripen E fighters after contract revisions

DefenseNews.com

GCAP designers push to preserve weapons and unmanned‑drone integration in UK–Japan–Italy programme Designers in the UK–Japan–Italy Global Combat Air Programme are pressing to retain flexible weapons suites and unmanned‑drone integration options, aiming to accommodate a range of collaborative combat aircraft while reducing life‑cycle munitions costs as partners define capability and industrial requirements.

2025-11-06T02:42:52.351703-08:00

GCAP designers push to preserve weapons and unmanned‑drone integration in UK–Japan–Italy programme

FlightGlobal

Singapore selects Elbit Hermes 900 to replace two‑decade Hermes 450 ISR fleet The Republic of Singapore Air Force will retire its nearly 20‑year‑old Elbit Hermes 450 ISR fleet and introduce the larger, more capable Hermes 900 after comprehensive evaluations, with Elbit awarded the contract. The shift is part of RSAF’s long‑term modernization to boost persistent ISR capability.

2025-11-05T23:36:23.412576-08:00

Singapore selects Elbit Hermes 900 to replace two‑decade Hermes 450 ISR fleet

FlightGlobal

Saab presses Canadian Gripen production option as Ottawa reconsiders 88‑jet F‑35 buy and Ukraine eyes 150 fighters Saab is exploring Canadian production options for the Gripen E/F as Ottawa re‑evaluates its 88‑jet F‑35 purchase amid rising costs (~$27.7B) and political strain. The Canadian military is proceeding with 16 committed jets, while Ukraine’s interest in up to 150 Gripens heightens demand for extra capacity.

2025-11-05T11:31:57.105795-08:00

Saab presses Canadian Gripen production option as Ottawa reconsiders 88‑jet F‑35 buy and Ukraine eyes 150 fighters

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