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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Reports: Russia may have lost three military aircraft and seven crew in Ukrainian drone attack

Russian military-linked sources and aviation news reports say a Ukrainian drone attack on the Leningrad region on Nov. 11, 2026, may have cost Russia three military aircraft and seven crew members. Aircraft types and the circumstances of the reported losses remain unclear.

Also: Air Data News
2026-11-11T22:04:55.878008-08:00
Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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Reuters

BAE Systems raises free cash flow forecast as demand remains strong

By Reuters: Britain's biggest defence company BAE Systems raised ​its annual free cash flow forecast by as ‌much as 50% on Thursday, benefiting from customer advances, while sticking to its profit growth forecast as ​governments boost military spend.

Also: Bloomberg and defence-blog.com
2026-11-12T00:05:26.889458-08:00
Singapore Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Singapore pilots in advanced F-35 simulator exercise

By FlightGlobal: Southeast Asian city state poised to become the first regional operator of a fifth-generation fighter. Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) fighter pilots have participated in a US Air Force simulated exercise with the Lockheed Martin F-35, as the city state awaits first deliveries of the type.

2026-11-11T23:05:17.946702-08:00
aviation   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters

Rolls-Royce announces £1.5 billion buyback as engine demand grows

By Reuters: Rolls-Royce said on Thursday its large ​engine order backlog had grown to ‌around 2,500 engines as it reported strong demand across its civil aerospace and ​defence businesses and reaffirmed its ​full-year guidance.

Also: FlightGlobal and Airline Economics
2026-11-12T00:05:28.118358-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

The Pentagon wants to rapidly assemble LUCAS one-way attack drones close to the front lines

By FlightGlobal: The Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System was derived from Iran's Shahed-136 one-way drone. Robotic manufacturing start-up Machina Labs has received a contract from the Pentagon to develop a mobile, containerised microfactory that can churn out long-range strike munitions near the point of use.

2026-11-11T12:05:15.519501-08:00