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Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
Venezuela Displays Su-30MK2s Armed with Russian Kh-31 Anti-Ship Missiles Over Caribbean
By Air Data News: The Venezuelan Air Force published footage showing two Su-30MK2 fighters armed with Kh-31 anti-ship missiles flying over the Caribbean Sea on October 29.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Anduril’s YFQ-44 Fury completes first flight as both CCA prototypes take to the skies
By The War Zone: Both of the designs currently in development for the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program have now taken to the skies.
Wall Street Journal
• Drew FitzGerald; Micah Maidenberg
Exclusive: SpaceX Poised to Win $2 Billion Pentagon Satellite Contract for Trump ‘Golden Dome’ Project
By Wall Street Journal: The funding would support the development of satellites for President Trump’s Golden Dome project.
Air Data News
• JCC; ADN
Morocco Advances F-35 Acquisition Talks With US for 32 Aircraft
By Air Data News: Morocco and the United States are advancing negotiations for the sale of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters, with discussions ongoing since 2020 and no.
Associated Press
• Associated Press
US nuclear-security airmen plead guilty over deadly shooting; Air Force suspends Sig Sauer M18 use
By Associated Press: Two airmen at a Wyoming U.S. Air Force base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman.
Air & Space Forces Mag
Testimony: Airman Fabricated Account After Fatal M18 Pistol Shooting of Fellow Airman
Associated Press
• Associated Press
Trump declines to clarify if the US will conduct tests of its nuclear weapons
By Associated Press: President Donald Trump has declined to say whether he plans to resume underground nuclear detonation tests.
Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow
US Senate Confirms General Wilsbach as Chief of Staff of the Air Force After General Allvin’s Surprise Retirement
By Breaking Defense: The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.
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