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Boeing and Leonardo partner to offer AW119T and integrated training system for U.S. Army Flight School Next

Boeing and Leonardo have formed a partnership to bid an integrated training solution centered on Leonardo's AW119T light helicopter for the U.S. Army's Flight School Next competition, pairing Boeing's enterprise training systems and program delivery with a field‑proven airframe as a low‑risk, high‑readiness option.

2025-10-13T05:12:44.220300-07:00

Air Data News

Embraer returns to Seoul ADEX 2025 to showcase C-390 Millennium and defence portfolio

2025-10-13T04:15:25.728682-07:00

Army Recognition

Belgium receives first four F‑35A at Florennes, clears way for accelerated F‑16 transfers to Ukraine

2025-10-12T00:08:34.579330-07:00

The Hill

Qatar to permanently station F-15QA fighters and pilots at Mountain Home AFB

2025-10-10T08:20:35.970331-07:00

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Breaking Defense

Lockheed, Army 25th ID to kick off ‘Lightning Strike’ experiments prototyping NGC‑12 ahead of Project Convergence Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division will launch 'Lightning Strike' experiments to prototype NGC‑12, adding capabilities incrementally across a series of events that will feed into next year's Project Convergence, mirroring the Ivy Sting effort run earlier at the 4th ID.

2025-10-14T08:41:00.847270-07:00

Lockheed, Army 25th ID to kick off ‘Lightning Strike’ experiments prototyping NGC‑12 ahead of Project Convergence

AeroTime

Saab wins SEK 2.6bn FMV contract to advance KFS manned and unmanned fighter concepts Sweden's defence materiel administration (FMV) has awarded Saab a SEK 2.6 billion contract to advance studies under the KFS programme, progressing both manned and unmanned fighter concepts. The funding will support concept development and systems studies for Sweden's next-generation air combat capability.

2025-10-14T05:44:19.773102-07:00

Saab wins SEK 2.6bn FMV contract to advance KFS manned and unmanned fighter concepts

AeroTime

France proposes counter-drone weapons, AASM integration and AI targeting upgrades for Mirage 2000D France's Air and Space Force is considering upgrades for the Mirage 2000D RMV that include low-cost counter-drone weapons, integration of AASM precision-guided munitions, and AI-enabled targeting. The proposals would modernize the aircraft's strike and self-protection capabilities under the RMV programme.

2025-10-14T03:52:55.764177-07:00

France proposes counter-drone weapons, AASM integration and AI targeting upgrades for Mirage 2000D

Airbus

Airbus consolidates Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa‑X tactical UAS under Airbus Helicopters Airbus has folded its small‑ and medium‑sized tactical uncrewed aerial systems — Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa‑X — into a single market‑focused portfolio to be managed by Airbus Helicopters. The reorganisation is intended to streamline offerings, simplify go‑to‑market and accelerate fielding of tactical UAS capabilities.

2025-10-14T02:17:02.679088-07:00

Airbus consolidates Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa‑X tactical UAS under Airbus Helicopters

DefenseNews.com

Army at AUSA: Faster aviation modernization, UAS expansion and FLRAA prototypes moving ahead of schedule At AUSA, Army leaders outlined an accelerated aviation modernization effort, a planned expansion of UAS capabilities, and said FLRAA prototype deliveries are moving ahead of schedule. Officials portrayed the compressed timelines as necessary to close capability gaps and field new rotary- and unmanned platforms faster to combatant commands.

2025-10-13T10:52:11.268803-07:00

Army at AUSA: Faster aviation modernization, UAS expansion and FLRAA prototypes moving ahead of schedule

DefenseNews.com

Army ITEP Engine Powers Black Hawk to 4,000 ft in Ongoing Flight Tests Amid Program Uncertainty The Army's ITEP engine continued flight testing aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk, including powering the helicopter in forward flight to altitudes up to 4,000 feet. Tests persist despite program uncertainty, underscoring efforts to validate performance and preserve propulsion options for the fleet.

2025-10-13T08:24:43.400903-07:00

Army ITEP Engine Powers Black Hawk to 4,000 ft in Ongoing Flight Tests Amid Program Uncertainty

Breaking Defense

U.S. shutdown delays first flight of Air Force 'wingman' drone, Anduril founder says Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said a U.S. government shutdown has delayed the planned first flight of the company's 'wingman' drone for the Air Force, telling staff "I can't fund the government." The pause interrupts a milestone test for a prototype intended to operate alongside crewed combat aircraft.

2025-10-13T07:36:40.151827-07:00

U.S. shutdown delays first flight of Air Force 'wingman' drone, Anduril founder says

Breaking Defense

AV unveils Switchblade 400 for Army LASSO and debuts VAPOR CLE compact long‑endurance helicopter UAS AV (the merged AeroVironment/BlueHalo) expanded its loitering‑munition lineup at AUSA, revealing the Switchblade 400 aimed at the US Army's Low Altitude Stalking and Strike (LASSO) requirement, and debuted the upgraded VAPOR CLE, a compact long‑endurance electric helicopter UAS for persistent tactical ISR.

2025-10-13T06:32:35.032610-07:00

AV unveils Switchblade 400 for Army LASSO and debuts VAPOR CLE compact long‑endurance helicopter UAS

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