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Breaking Defense • Jahara Matisek

Designing an Allied Air Command for Ukraine: A blueprint for post-ceasefire air deterrence

Breaking Defense reports: ![](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/10/gripen-ukraine-e1761155013547-300x169.jpg) How to design a credible air deterrent for Ukraine after a ceasefire If a ceasefire in Ukraine happens, the European Union should lead the creation of an Allied Air Command for Ukraine (AAC-U), write Dave Deptula and Jahara Matisek.

2025-12-04T08:11:04.767928-08:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 8:11 AM PST

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

MBDA’s Meteor BVRAAM inches toward flight trials on F-35A after successful integration tests

By FlightGlobal: MBDA's Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has moved a step closer to commencing flight trials with the Lockheed Martin F-35A, following a recent integration test activity.

Also: Janes, The Aviationist, euro-sd.com and defence-industry.eu
2025-12-04T02:24:08.637341-08:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Air Data News • JCC; Ricardo Meier

Russia secretly producing 16 Su-35 fighters for Iran, deliveries scheduled through 2027

By Air Data News: Russia is secretly building 16 Su-35 fighter jets for Iran, with deliveries scheduled through 2027, according to documents obtained by United24 Media.

2025-12-04T04:06:30.561017-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

Northrop Grumman Unveils Project Talon Collaborative Combat Aircraft

By Aviation Week: Northrop Grumman’s Scaled Composites on Dec. 3 unveiled Project Talon, the company’s latest design of an uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Also: The War Zone, The Aviationist, AeroTime, Defense One and 3 more
2025-12-03T17:49:10.206841-08:00