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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 2:25 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
China releases first in-flight footage of Hongdu GJ-11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAV during PLAAF anniversary
By FlightGlobal: China's air force has released footage showing its Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword unmanned combat air vehicle in flight for the first time, marking the PLAAF's 76th anniversary.
Reuters
Russia alleges foiled Ukrainian-British plot to steal MiG-31 carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missile
By Reuters: Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had foiled a plot by Ukrainian and British spies to tempt Russian pilots to steal a MiG-31 jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile for $3 million, state media reported on Tuesday.
Janes
Azerbaijan inducts PAC/CAC JF-17 Thunder fighters from Pakistan
By Janes: Azerbaijan has inducted into its inventory Pakistan Aeronautical Complex/Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (PAC/CAC) JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft, the office of the...
Air & Space Forces Mag
• John Tirpak
US Air Force Roadmap: Slow F‑35 Fleet Growth to Reduce Fighter Inventory for Two Years Before Rebound
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The F-35 fleet will grow slowly and the overall USAF fighter inventory will drop two more years before rebounding, a service report said.
Janes
First German Navy P-8A Poseidon Arrives in Germany
By Janes: The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon multimission maritime aircraft (MMA) for the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) arrived in the country on 7 November.
defence-industry.eu
Germany Receives First P-8A Poseidon, Boosting NATO Maritime Patrol Capability
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Viasat Q2 FY2026: Revenue up 2% to $1.1B as Defense Business Drives Growth
By Via Satellite: Viasat posted $1.1 billion in sales in the second quarter of its fiscal year 2026, up 2% year-over-year, driven by growth in the defense segment.
New York Times
• Farah Stockman
Neros Raises $121M and Wins U.S. Army Contract to Scale Military Drones
By New York Times: Neros, a company founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, won a coveted Army contract and is gaining popularity in the defense sector.
