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Indonesia receives first A400M, becoming the transport's tenth operator

Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first A400M tactical transport to the Indonesian Air Force, the initial example of a two‑aircraft purchase. The handover makes Indonesia the tenth national operator of the European medium‑heavy tactical airlifter and expands regional strategic airlift capacity.

2025-11-02T19:30:00.152180-08:00

Reuters

Norway nears settlement of $3.3bn NH90 claim with NHIndustries

2025-11-02T23:25:27.897160-08:00

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

Reuters

IAM rejects Boeing offer as St. Louis strike enters third month despite higher pay proposal

2025-10-26T10:01:45.255831-07:00

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The War Zone

China's J-36 and J‑XDS stealth prototypes spotted at secret test base Imagery shows a second Chengdu J‑36 prototype — with notable structural changes from the first — and the J‑XDS operating from a rapidly expanding, highly restricted test complex. The pair confirm parallel development tracks for China’s next‑generation stealth fighter effort and concentrated flight‑testing at a single secure site.

2025-11-04T05:13:15.778756-08:00

China's J-36 and J‑XDS stealth prototypes spotted at secret test base

Janes

GA‑ASI unveils Gambit 6 air‑to‑ground collaborative combat aircraft; international sales from 2027 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems unveiled the Gambit 6 — a modular, jet‑powered collaborative combat aircraft optimized for air‑to‑surface strike — at the International Fighter Conference 2025. GA‑ASI says international customers can acquire Gambit 6 from 2027, with European missionized variants eligible for delivery in 2029.

2025-11-04T02:13:30.240926-08:00

GA‑ASI unveils Gambit 6 air‑to‑ground collaborative combat aircraft; international sales from 2027

saab.com

Sweden's FMV awards Saab SEK 1 billion contract for Gripen C/D and E launcher system Saab has received a SEK 1 billion (≈US$105 million) order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver a new launcher system for JAS 39 Gripen C/D and Gripen E. The award converts a previously contracted development and integration option into series production.

2025-11-04T00:07:02.593639-08:00

Sweden's FMV awards Saab SEK 1 billion contract for Gripen C/D and E launcher system

Reuters

Lockheed moves to speed up delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan after supply‑chain setbacks Lockheed Martin said Tuesday it is working to accelerate delayed deliveries to Taiwan of new F-16V fighters, after the island's defence ministry said the programme had been pushed back because of supply‑chain issues. The company is seeking to shorten the reported schedule slips.

2025-11-03T18:53:27.675358-08:00

Lockheed moves to speed up delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan after supply‑chain setbacks

FlightGlobal

GEK800 turbofan completes altitude and durability tests, advancing low‑cost propulsion for CCA‑type UAS GE Aerospace and Kratos completed high‑altitude, durability and limits testing of the GEK800 turbofan, validating a lower‑cost propulsion option intended to power next‑generation uncrewed tactical and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)‑type platforms. The milestone reduces integration risk for affordable UAS designs.

2025-11-03T14:20:35.675935-08:00

GEK800 turbofan completes altitude and durability tests, advancing low‑cost propulsion for CCA‑type UAS

Aviacionline

Netherlands transfers 18 F‑16s to Romania as Bucharest assumes control of European F‑16 Training Center On Nov. 3 the Netherlands completed delivery of 18 F‑16 fighters to Romania, finalising the transfer at the European F‑16 Training Center. Romania has assumed control of the centre, which will be used to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots integrating Western F‑16 capability against the Russian threat.

2025-11-03T10:50:54.402680-08:00

Netherlands transfers 18 F‑16s to Romania as Bucharest assumes control of European F‑16 Training Center

Flying Magazine

Lockheed to Deliver Up to 190 F-35s in 2025 — Program's Best Year Yet Lockheed Martin expects to deliver up to 190 F-35 Lightning II fighters in 2025, surpassing previous annual output and setting a new program record. The planned pace would make 2025 the F-35’s strongest production year to date and accelerate handovers to customers.

2025-11-03T09:26:22.753169-08:00

Lockheed to Deliver Up to 190 F-35s in 2025 — Program's Best Year Yet

Vertical Mag

SYPAQ integrates Teledyne FLIR Boson thermal camera into CorvoX SUAS ahead of Australian Army delivery SYPAQ's CorvoX small unmanned aerial system has been equipped with a Teledyne FLIR Boson thermal camera ahead of scheduled delivery to the Australian Army in December 2025. The CorvoX offers about 50 minutes' endurance and is configured for dismounted operations, enhancing short-range tactical ISR capability.

2025-11-03T07:43:02.530776-08:00

SYPAQ integrates Teledyne FLIR Boson thermal camera into CorvoX SUAS ahead of Australian Army delivery

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