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• Jen Boyer; October
Vertical Mag
• Jen Boyer; October
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 5:47 PM PDT
2025-10-30T17:47:06.792257-07:00 2025-10-30T17:47:06.792257-07:00 (2025-10-30T17:47:06.792257-07:00)
Leadership
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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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Senate confirms Wilsbach as Air Force chief of staff
North America
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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The War Zone
• Jamie Hunter
Beechcraft’s M‑346 Demonstration Flight: A Contender to Replace the Navy’s T‑45 Trainer
By The War Zone: We were given full access to experience exactly what this jet trainer could offer as a potential T-45 Goshawk replacement for the U.S. Navy.
North America
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Business Wire
• Investor Relations Contact
L3Harris Q3 2025: $6.7B Orders, $5.7B Revenue (+7%) and Raised 2025 Guidance
By Business Wire: L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) reports third quarter 2025 results. Highlights* Orders of $6.7 billion; book-to-bill of 1.2x Revenue of $5.7 billion, up 7%...
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Supply Chain
Defense Budgets & Spending
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Space Defense & Militarization
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SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Industry Frustration Grows as Pentagon Delays Guidance on 'Golden Dome' Program
By SpaceNews.com: Golden Dome hype meets information vacuum as industry awaits Pentagon direction Golden Dome hype meets information vacuum as industry awaits Pentagon direction.
Economic Times
• Asian News International
India to Acquire Additional MBDA Meteor Missiles for Rafale Jets to Boost Long‑Range Air‑to‑Air Capability
By Economic Times: India is set to bolster its aerial defense capabilities with the imminent acquisition of Meteor missiles for its fleet of Rafale jets. This upgrade not only enhances the Indian Air Force's capacity for long-distance engagements but also signals a strategic response to regional aerial threats.
Satellite
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SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Pentagon shifts to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellite model amid rising conflict risks
By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon turns to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellites amid conflict risks Pentagon turns to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellite model amid conflict risks.
Lockheed Martin
• News Release
Soldier Becomes First to Plan and Execute Autonomous Black Hawk Missions with Lockheed’s MATRIX at Northern Strike 25-2
By Lockheed Martin: CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin...
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