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NATO cancels E-7 Wedgetail buy after U.S. withdrawal, reopens hunt for AEW&C

NATO has abandoned plans to acquire six Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft to replace its E‑3A Sentry fleet after the United States withdrew from the joint AWACS replacement programme in July, removing the project’s strategic and financial foundation. The decision reopens a pan‑NATO competition and boosts interest in European alternatives.

2025-11-13T07:03:57.671251-08:00

Aviation Week

Joby’s S4‑T hybrid‑electric demonstrator completes first flight as L3Harris signs on for military mission systems

2025-11-13T05:03:12.162937-08:00

Reuters

Rolls‑Royce says trading on track as Asian airline demand, Turkish Typhoon order and data‑centre power wins boost outlook

2025-11-12T23:48:08.815892-08:00

Breaking Defense

Anduril and EDGE form joint venture to market Omen Group 3 drone; UAE named first customer

2025-11-12T21:05:21.186192-08:00

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Aviation Today

Anduril YFQ-44A 'Fury' Completes First Flight; Weapons Shot Planned for Next Year

2025-11-13T09:52:25.623832-08:00

Anduril YFQ-44A 'Fury' Complet

Vertical Mag

Ace Aeronautics unveils comprehensive Black Hawk upgrade suite for global operators Ace Aeronautics has unveiled a comprehensive Black Hawk upgrade suite aimed at global UH-60 operators, combining airframe and systems modernisations, aftermarket sustainment and installation expertise. The package promises interoperability and field support to extend service life and mission capability for legacy Black Hawk fleets worldwide.

2025-11-13T07:53:57.209565-08:00

Ace Aeronautics unveils comprehensive Black Hawk upgrade suite for global operators

FlightGlobal

2026 World Air Forces directory: 52,200 military aircraft across 161 nations The 2026 World Air Forces directory catalogues the military aircraft fleets of 161 nations — from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe — documenting just over 52,200 in‑service platforms. The directory provides country and platform counts, offering a quantitative snapshot of global airpower heading into 2026.

2025-11-13T07:46:07.276027-08:00

2026 World Air Forces directory: 52,200 military aircraft across 161 nations

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NATO cancels E-7 Wedgetail buy after U.S. withdrawal, reopens hunt for AEW&C NATO has abandoned plans to acquire six Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft to replace its E‑3A Sentry fleet after the United States withdrew from the joint AWACS replacement programme in July, removing the project’s strategic and financial foundation. The decision reopens a pan‑NATO competition and boosts interest in European alternatives.

2025-11-13T07:03:57.671251-08:00

NATO cancels E-7 Wedgetail buy after U.S. withdrawal, reopens hunt for AEW&C

Aviation Week

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Joby’s S4‑T hybrid‑electric demonstrator completes first flight as L3Harris signs on for military mission systems Joby’s S4‑T hybrid‑electric demonstrator completed its first flight, marrying a turbine‑electric hybrid powertrain to the company’s SuperPilot autonomy stack to boost range and payload beyond its all‑electric S4. Joby will manufacture the type while L3Harris supplies mission systems as part of commercial and military pitches.

2025-11-13T05:03:12.162937-08:00

Joby’s S4‑T hybrid‑electric demonstrator completes first flight as L3Harris signs on for military mission systems

Reuters

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Rolls‑Royce says trading on track as Asian airline demand, Turkish Typhoon order and data‑centre power wins boost outlook Rolls‑Royce said it is on track to meet full‑year guidance after stronger‑than‑expected demand from Asian airlines, a new Turkish order tied to Typhoon fighter support, and contracts to supply power systems for data‑centre builds — lifting near‑term revenue and aftermarket visibility.

2025-11-12T23:48:08.815892-08:00

Rolls‑Royce says trading on track as Asian airline demand, Turkish Typhoon order and data‑centre power wins boost outlook

FlightGlobal

US approves $319M sale of 340 AIM-9X Sidewinders to Denmark to arm F-35As and bolster air defences The US has approved a potential $319 million Foreign Military Sale of 340 Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles to Denmark. The missiles are intended to arm Denmark’s F‑35A fleet and strengthen ground‑based air‑defence systems, improving short‑range engagement and self‑protection.

2025-11-12T21:25:39.300785-08:00

US approves $319M sale of 340 AIM-9X Sidewinders to Denmark to arm F-35As and bolster air defences

Breaking Defense

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Anduril and EDGE form joint venture to market Omen Group 3 drone; UAE named first customer Anduril and UAE defence group EDGE have formed a joint venture to market Omen, a Group 3 unmanned system. The partners have named the UAE as the JV’s first customer, marking an initial international fielding for the Omen drone under the new commercial tie-up.

2025-11-12T21:05:21.186192-08:00

Anduril and EDGE form joint venture to market Omen Group 3 drone; UAE named first customer

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