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aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Reports: Russia may have lost three military aircraft and seven crew in Ukrainian drone attack

Russian military-linked sources and aviation news reports say a Ukrainian drone attack on the Leningrad region on Nov. 11, 2026, may have cost Russia three military aircraft and seven crew members. Aircraft types and the circumstances of the reported losses remain unclear.

Also: Air Data News

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2026-11-11T22:04:55.878008-08:00

Singapore Airshow Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Singapore pilots in advanced F-35 simulator exercise

By FlightGlobal: Southeast Asian city state poised to become the first regional operator of a fifth-generation fighter. Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) fighter pilots have participated in a US Air Force simulated exercise with the Lockheed Martin F-35, as the city state awaits first deliveries of the type.

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2026-11-11T23:05:17.946702-08:00

Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors BAE Systems

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Reuters

BAE Systems raises free cash flow forecast as demand remains strong

By Reuters: Britain's biggest defence company BAE Systems raised its annual free cash flow forecast by 50% ‌on Thursday, benefiting from customer advances, while sticking to its profit growth guidance as governments increase military spending.

Also: defence-blog.com

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2026-11-12T00:05:26.889458-08:00

aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Reuters

Rolls-Royce announces £1.5 billion buyback as engine demand grows

By Reuters: Rolls-Royce said on Thursday its large engine order backlog had grown to around ‌2,500 engines as it reported strong demand across its civil aerospace and defence businesses and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

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2026-11-12T00:05:28.118358-08:00

Space Force Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

By Space.com: SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California tonight (Nov. 11), the second such mission for the company in a six-day span.

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2026-11-11T21:36:05.131728-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

The Pentagon wants to rapidly assemble LUCAS one-way attack drones close to the front lines

By FlightGlobal: The Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System was derived from Iran's Shahed-136 one-way drone. Robotic manufacturing start-up Machina Labs has received a contract from the Pentagon to develop a mobile, containerised microfactory that can churn out long-range strike munitions near the point of use.

1 Source

2026-11-11T12:05:15.519501-08:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night

By Ars Technica: What's unique is it's got a huge dynamic range. We can see things in full dark.".

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2026-11-11T13:19:23.281119-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Textron

FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

US Marine Corps adds additional Beechcraft UC-12W+ to utility transport fleet

By FlightGlobal: The US Marine Corps has awarded Textron Aviation an $18.6 million contract for an additional Beechcraft King Air 360CER aircraft, designated the UC-12W+.

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2026-11-11T15:05:17.121214-08:00

Reports: Russia may have lost three military aircraft and seven crew in Ukrainian drone attack

Singapore pilots in advanced F-35 simulator exercise

BAE Systems raises free cash flow forecast as demand remains strong

Rolls-Royce announces £1.5 billion buyback as engine demand grows

SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

The Pentagon wants to rapidly assemble LUCAS one-way attack drones close to the front lines

Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night

US Marine Corps adds additional Beechcraft UC-12W+ to utility transport fleet

Russia Reportedly Loses Three Aircraft and Seven Crew Members During Ukrainian Drone Attack

Singapore pilots in advanced F-35 simulator exercise

Rolls-Royce announces £1.5 billion buyback as engine demand grows

BAE Systems raises free cash flow forecast as demand remains strong

SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

US Marine Corps adds additional Beechcraft UC-12W+ to utility transport fleet

Autonomous Cessna Caravan Air Ambulance To Be Tested By U.S. Military

F-35s Train In India For “Red Flag Of The East”

Dronamics, Hensoldt demonstrate Black Swan’s potential as uncrewed AEW asset

JPMorgan upgrades this aerospace stock after earnings beat

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

Pentagon backs Rocket Lab’s Neutron expansion as Electra wins USAF test contract and France funds €1.5B-plus military satellite

France awards Airbus and Thales €1.5B+ contract for next-generation military imaging satellites

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