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Ukraine signs for French warplanes as U.S. signals possible, contested F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

Ukraine has signed a deal to acquire French warplanes, while the U.S. signalled it may sell F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia in a downgraded configuration. Both moves have drawn heavy scrutiny and highlight tensions in global fighter procurement and alliance security dynamics.

2025-11-24T07:54:20.804954-08:00

Associated Press

HAL Tejas crashes in fiery Dubai Airshow display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry

2025-11-21T03:03:30.831376-08:00

Wall Street Journal

U.S. approves downgraded F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia to preserve Israel's qualitative edge

2025-11-19T04:27:52.935405-08:00

FlightGlobal

DARPA X-65 active-flow-control demonstrator delayed to late 2027; will test 'air-burst' steering in place of flaps and rudders

2025-11-20T09:37:15.923900-08:00

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The War Zone

UK government report criticises F-35 programme over cost‑cutting and standoff munitions shortfall A UK government review has sharply criticised the nation's F‑35 programme, faulting cost‑cutting decisions and highlighting a glaring shortfall in standoff air‑to‑ground munitions. The report warns the capability gap could erode strike effectiveness and increase operational risk in high‑end conflict, prompting calls for interim fixes.

2025-11-24T11:27:10.115739-08:00

UK government report criticises F-35 programme over cost‑cutting and standoff munitions shortfall

Bloomberg Law

GAO denies Aery Aviation protest; Phoenix Air keeps US Navy electronic-warfare jet services award The GAO has denied Aery Aviation LLC’s protest of the U.S. Navy’s award to Phoenix Air Group for Contracted Air Electronic Warfare Jet Services, upholding Phoenix Air’s contract to provide airborne threat‑simulation jets and electronic‑warfare training support for Navy personnel.

2025-11-24T09:32:27.105557-08:00

GAO denies Aery Aviation protest; Phoenix Air keeps US Navy electronic-warfare jet services award

thewatch-journal.com

U.S. Army seeks near-term fielding of loyal‑wingman collaborative combat aircraft The U.S. Army is seeking a near‑term fielding of a loyal‑wingman collaborative combat aircraft — an uncrewed CCA to operate alongside manned platforms — that could be delivered within a “couple of years,” service officials told AUSA in mid‑October 2025. Army leaders called manned‑unmanned teaming “the future.”

2025-11-24T08:49:52.254191-08:00

U.S. Army seeks near-term fielding of loyal‑wingman collaborative combat aircraft

DefenseNews.com

Ukraine signs for French warplanes as U.S. signals possible, contested F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia Ukraine has signed a deal to acquire French warplanes, while the U.S. signalled it may sell F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia in a downgraded configuration. Both moves have drawn heavy scrutiny and highlight tensions in global fighter procurement and alliance security dynamics.

2025-11-24T07:54:20.804954-08:00

Ukraine signs for French warplanes as U.S. signals possible, contested F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

Reuters

Northrop Grumman forecasts sustained European defence demand as nations replenish Ukraine‑depleted stocks Northrop Grumman expects continued defence growth in Europe even if the Russia–Ukraine war ends, the company’s chief of international business said, citing demand from governments moving to replenish weapons and munitions stockpiles depleted during the conflict — a tailwind for primes and suppliers.

2025-11-24T07:54:00.691997-08:00

Northrop Grumman forecasts sustained European defence demand as nations replenish Ukraine‑depleted stocks

Janes

Anduril Australia to deliver first Ghost Shark AUV to Royal Australian Navy in January 2026 Anduril Australia is set to deliver the Royal Australian Navy's first Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle in January 2026, marking the initial fielding of the company's large AUV platform under its Australian program and moving the programme from production toward operational deployment.

2025-11-24T02:13:56.589811-08:00

Anduril Australia to deliver first Ghost Shark AUV to Royal Australian Navy in January 2026

flugrevue.de

Airbus courts UAE for A400M sale, offers UAE suppliers contracts and potential Calidus‑run MRO At the Dubai Airshow, Airbus pitched the A400M to the United Arab Emirates, engaging Mubadala and UAE‑based Calidus while offering manufacturing contracts to local suppliers. As part of its bid, Airbus proposed a Calidus‑operated A400M MRO hub in the Emirates to support the type locally.

2025-11-24T02:13:39.037631-08:00

Airbus courts UAE for A400M sale, offers UAE suppliers contracts and potential Calidus‑run MRO

Aviation Week

Japan completes helicopter-launched scaled CCA formation and MUM‑T proof‑of‑concept flights Japan has completed proof‑of‑concept flights that launched multiple scaled collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) from a helicopter, demonstrating manned–unmanned teaming (MUM‑T) and coordinated formation control. The trials validate a helicopter 'mothership' concept for integrated ISR and strike roles using multiple autonomous wingmen.

2025-11-24T00:54:06.422904-08:00

Japan completes helicopter-launched scaled CCA formation and MUM‑T proof‑of‑concept flights

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