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Union for 3,200 Boeing workers to resume contract talks next week amid allegations of negotiation violations

A union representing more than 3,200 striking Boeing workers said Friday it has agreed to resume contract discussions with the planemaker next week, even as the union accuses Boeing of violating laws during strike negotiations and contesting bargaining conditions.

2025-10-17T12:27:56.774610-07:00

Economic Times

Embraer, Mahindra deepen India tie to pitch C-390 for IAF Medium Transport Aircraft

2025-10-17T02:23:24.005549-07:00

Aviation Week

Airbus Helicopters to ramp H160 output to 60 per year as M‑standard military variant nears 2028 introduction

2025-10-15T14:03:51.666936-07:00

Airbus

Germany signs Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons; deliveries 2031–34

2025-10-15T07:04:57.214231-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Royal Navy declares Thales Martlet fully operational on Wildcat HMA2 after Exercise Wildfire The Royal Navy has declared full operational capability for the Thales UK‑produced Martlet lightweight multirole missile aboard Leonardo Helicopters' Wildcat HMA2 after Exercise Wildfire, where Wildcats used Martlets to engage unmanned aerial targets and surface boats in live‑fire trials validating counter‑UAS and littoral strike roles.

2025-10-18T14:44:46.669810-07:00

Royal Navy declares Thales Martlet fully operational on Wildcat HMA2 after Exercise Wildfire

defence-industry.eu

Bombardier, Sierra Nevada sign 10-year support deal for two Global 6500s in U.S. military programme Bombardier Defense and Sierra Nevada Corporation have signed a 10-year service agreement to provide maintenance and support for two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets operated under a U.S. military programme, beginning immediately and ensuring long‑term sustainment and mission readiness for the pair.

2025-10-18T14:08:17.841539-07:00

Bombardier, Sierra Nevada sign 10-year support deal for two Global 6500s in U.S. military programme

Washington Post

DHS awards ~$200M Gulfstream G700 deal for USCG executive transport despite $50M request The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a roughly $200 million contract to Gulfstream for two G700 business jets to serve as executive transport for the U.S. Coast Guard, a sum far exceeding the roughly $50 million the service requested earlier this year for a replacement jet.

2025-10-18T13:38:39.543393-07:00

DHS awards ~$200M Gulfstream G700 deal for USCG executive transport despite $50M request

Air Data News

Russia to Begin Assembly of First Su-75 "Checkmate" Prototype in 2025; India Eyes Collaboration United Aircraft Corporation has started manufacturing the first Su-75 “Checkmate” prototypes and Russia will begin assembly of the initial prototype in 2025, industry minister Denis Manturov said. Reports also indicate India has expressed interest in potential collaboration as the programme moves into hardware production.

2025-10-18T03:14:06.610356-07:00

Russia to Begin Assembly of First Su-75 "Checkmate" Prototype in 2025; India Eyes Collaboration

FlightGlobal

US Coast Guard deploys Shield AI V‑BAT to Pacific to bolster maritime drug interdiction The U.S. Coast Guard has operationally deployed a Shield AI V‑BAT uncrewed aerial vehicle to the Pacific, integrating persistent, shipborne ISR into maritime drug‑interdiction missions and augmenting existing manned and unmanned assets. The move signals a shift toward routine use of autonomous systems at sea.

2025-10-17T14:45:09.324485-07:00

US Coast Guard deploys Shield AI V‑BAT to Pacific to bolster maritime drug interdiction

Reuters

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Union for 3,200 Boeing workers to resume contract talks next week amid allegations of negotiation violations A union representing more than 3,200 striking Boeing workers said Friday it has agreed to resume contract discussions with the planemaker next week, even as the union accuses Boeing of violating laws during strike negotiations and contesting bargaining conditions.

2025-10-17T12:27:56.774610-07:00

Union for 3,200 Boeing workers to resume contract talks next week amid allegations of negotiation violations

Seapower Magazine

General Atomics tapped for U.S. Navy CCA design; signs Dutch MoD pact to co-develop SUAS ISR General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) has been selected to support the U.S. Navy's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) design effort as the programme moves toward a modular, open-architecture model. GA‑ASI also signed an agreement with the Dutch MoD to co-develop small UAS with ISR capabilities and is advancing its YFQ‑42A prototype.

2025-10-17T12:21:00.941035-07:00

General Atomics tapped for U.S. Navy CCA design; signs Dutch MoD pact to co-develop SUAS ISR

Air Data News

Canada warns it may cut 88‑jet F‑35 buy, presses Lockheed for bigger industrial benefits as Saab Gripen resurfaces Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is pressing Lockheed Martin to secure substantially greater Canadian economic benefits before proceeding with the planned purchase of 88 F‑35A fighters. Ottawa is also weighing a significant reduction in that order and is evaluating the Saab Gripen as a potential alternative.

2025-10-17T11:35:16.285920-07:00

Canada warns it may cut 88‑jet F‑35 buy, presses Lockheed for bigger industrial benefits as Saab Gripen resurfaces

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