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Boeing offers revised deal with higher ratification bonus to end St. Louis strike

Boeing on Monday presented a revised contract offer to the union representing more than 3,200 striking workers at its St. Louis–area plants, proposing a larger ratification bonus and other revisions intended to end the walkout and resume stalled operations.

2025-11-10T09:56:47.656415-08:00

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Russia showcases Su‑57 internal weapons bays and Kh‑58 missiles in export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025

2025-11-09T04:51:49.357424-08:00

Reuters

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

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

The War Zone

Anduril's YFQ-44 Fury completes maiden flight as both USAF CCA prototypes are now airborne

2025-10-31T10:37:07.593624-07:00

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Boeing offers revised deal with higher ratification bonus to end St. Louis strike Boeing on Monday presented a revised contract offer to the union representing more than 3,200 striking workers at its St. Louis–area plants, proposing a larger ratification bonus and other revisions intended to end the walkout and resume stalled operations.

2025-11-10T09:56:47.656415-08:00

Boeing offers revised deal with higher ratification bonus to end St. Louis strike

New York Times

Neros raises $121M and wins U.S. Army contract to scale military drones Neros, a startup founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, closed a $121 million funding round and secured a U.S. Army contract to scale production and field tactical drones. The capital and contract accelerate its entry into defense markets and underscore investor interest in small combat-capable UAVs.

2025-11-10T09:36:18.884232-08:00

Neros raises $121M and wins U.S. Army contract to scale military drones

Associated Press

China commissions third carrier Fujian, state media says more (including nuclear) carriers possible China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered service, becoming the third in the country's fleet. State media says Beijing can produce additional carriers, including nuclear-powered vessels, a development that signals a push to expand the PLAN's carrier force.

2025-11-10T00:26:00.385829-08:00

China commissions third carrier Fujian, state media says more (including nuclear) carriers possible

defence-blog.com

Russia showcases Su‑57 internal weapons bays and Kh‑58 missiles in export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025 United Aircraft Corporation on Nov. 9 published video showing a Su‑57 with its internal weapons bays open, revealing two Kh‑58 missiles, as Moscow renews an export marketing push aimed at Middle East and African customers ahead of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The jet (s/n 509) has been flying rehearsals for a planned display.

2025-11-09T04:51:49.357424-08:00

Russia showcases Su‑57 internal weapons bays and Kh‑58 missiles in export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025

Reuters

Germany to approve €3.47bn defence package including 20 Airbus light combat helicopters Germany is set to approve a defence package worth more than €3.47 billion ($3.47bn), with the Bundestag preparing to back purchases that include 20 Airbus light combat helicopters. The package also includes missile systems, according to a government document cited by Bloomberg.

2025-11-08T07:38:16.582740-08:00

Germany to approve €3.47bn defence package including 20 Airbus light combat helicopters

Aviation Week

Albany International Seeks Buyer for CH-53K Structures Assembly Unit, Raising Production and Schedule Concerns Albany International has begun marketing its structures assembly business that produces key airframe components for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. The move has prompted concerns about potential disruptions to production flow and program schedules for the CH-53K, and could affect delivery timelines to the U.S. Marine Corps.

2025-11-07T17:09:38.904191-08:00

Albany International Seeks Buyer for CH-53K Structures Assembly Unit, Raising Production and Schedule Concerns

Air & Space Forces Mag

Hegseth unveils sweeping Pentagon acquisition reforms to accelerate tech delivery to the services On Nov. 7 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined sweeping acquisition reforms intended to streamline Pentagon procurement and speed delivery of new technologies to U.S. forces. The Aerospace Industries Association and other industry groups publicly endorsed rapid action, framing changes as urgent for contractors and programs.

2025-11-07T15:44:33.962966-08:00

Hegseth unveils sweeping Pentagon acquisition reforms to accelerate tech delivery to the services

Aviacionline

Angola receives two Airbus C295 MSA, becomes Africa's first operator of maritime surveillance variant Angola has taken delivery of two Airbus C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA), becoming Africa’s first operator of the MSA variant. The handover follows a firm April 2022 order and expands the C295’s African footprint—part of 54 C295s ordered by 11 nations.

2025-11-07T11:34:35.854149-08:00

Angola receives two Airbus C295 MSA, becomes Africa's first operator of maritime surveillance variant

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