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Last Updated: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, 6:13 AM PST
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Flyby scores UK MoD contract for 'airborne effectors' as part of force protection demonstration
By FlightGlobal: British developer Flyby Technology has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply multiple unmanned air vehicles as part of an experiment to demonstrate the potential for autonomous systems to provide force protection on the battlefield.
Moldova summons Russian ambassador over drone incursion into its airspace
By Reuters: Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday to complain about the latest intrusion of drones into its airspace and urged Moscow to take measures to prevent further instances.
The vanquishing of Military.com. Former staffers say a new owner dealt the respected publication a death blow when service members and veterans needed it most
By cjr.org: Former staffers say a new owner dealt the respected publication a death blow when service members and veterans needed it most.
All.Space Hydra Max Terminal Achieves TRL 6 in US Army NGTT Program
By Via Satellite: All.Space has completed testing under the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) program for its Hydra Max terminal.
F-35 beat Gripen fighter jet 'by a mile' in 2021 Defence Department competition
By CBC: The American-built F-35 fighter jet dominated its Swedish rival Gripen in terms of technical and military capabilities during a competition held by the Defence Department in 2021, according to data obtained by Radio-Canada.
Turkey Awards $6.5B Steel Dome Air-Defense Contracts to Aselsan and Roketsan
By Aviation Week: Turkey’s Aselsan and Roketsan have jointly received $6.5 billion in contracts to develop a Steel Dome air defense system for the country.
Turkey Arrests Three Over Alleged UAE Spy Ring Targeting Turkish Defense Industry
By Aviation Week: Turkish authorities have arrested three people for allegedly spying on the country’s defense industry on behalf of UAE intelligence agencies.