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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, 5:35 PM PDT

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Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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Reuters • Raphael Satter

Former L3Harris cyber-intel executive pleads guilty to selling digital spy tools to Russian broker

By Reuters: A former executive with U.S. defense contractor L3Harris has pleaded guilty to selling digital spy tools to a Russian broker, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

2025-10-29T14:42:16.951415-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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defence-industry.eu • Defence Industry

Lockheed completes assembly of Finland’s first F-35A in Fort Worth ahead of delivery

By defence-industry.eu: Lockheed Martin has announced the completion of assembly of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at its Fort Worth plant in Texas.

2025-10-29T07:56:34.825812-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
fly-news.es • Luis Calvo

(ES) Spain receives its second Airbus A330 MRTT

By fly-news.es: El segundo de los tres Airbus A330 MRTT comprados por España está ya en su base en Torrejón de Ardoz con el Ala 45. Air Power, la división de Airbus Defence encargada de aviones de transporte militar y derivados de aviones comerciales, ha hecho entrega al Ejército del Aire y del Espacio del segundo de […].

2025-10-29T13:33:24.701098-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Air Data News • JCC; Ricardo Meier

Saab Weighs Canadian Gripen Assembly Line to Meet Ukrainian Demand

By Air Data News: Saab is considering establishing a Gripen fighter assembly line in Canada to address increased demand from Ukraine, according to Canadian media reports.

Also: Wings and CBC
2025-10-29T09:32:55.078244-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Congressional Review: US Air Force Needs Up to 1,558 Combat-Ready Fighters, Urging Increased F-15EX and F-35 Purchases

By Breaking Defense: A congressionally mandated review of the Air Force’s fighter force obtained by Breaking Defense finds that as many as 1,558 combat-ready jets are needed to fulfill global obligations, requiring greater procurement of aircraft like the F-15EX and F-35.

Also: Aviation Week, Defense One and insidedefense.com
2025-10-29T08:52:59.029562-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

Lockheed Martin invests $50M in Saildrone to equip long-range sea drones with Tomahawk missiles

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin is investing $50 million in sea drone maker Saildrone to help equip its biggest surveillance drones with missiles, marking the first time the long-distance autonomous ships will carry high-powered missiles aboard.

Also: Defense Daily and 10 more
2025-10-29T06:25:26.380704-07:00