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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 9:15 AM PST
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DefenseNews.com
• Rudy Ruitenberg
Netherlands considers joint European production of Raytheon’s AIM-120 (AMRAAM)
By DefenseNews.com: The bilateral cooperation is the first step towards joint production of the AIM-120 with a European NATO partner, according to Dutch the government.
Vertical Mag
• Navantia Press Release;
Navantia and Alpha Unmanned Systems forge strategic agreement to advance naval unmanned capabilities
By Vertical Mag: The agreement creates a framework for both companies to jointly explore synergies in ship-borne unmanned aerial systems, to strengthen their combined naval offerings for domestic and international clients.
Janes
GA‑ASI unveils Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft for air‑to‑surface missions at IFC 2025
By Janes: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has revealed the latest in its series of Gambit unmanned collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that are geared as serving as...
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
China's New Tailless Stealth Fighters Both Appear At Secretive Test Base
By The War Zone: The J-36 and J-XDS have operated out of a rapidly expanding base that could well become China's Area 51.
saab.com
Sweden’s FMV awards Saab SEK 1 billion contract for Gripen C/D and E launch system
By saab.com: Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Agency (FMV) for a new launch system for Gripen C/D and Gripen E. The order value is approximately SEK 1 billion.
defencetoday.com
Saab to deliver Gripen launch systems to Sweden
Reuters
• Ben Blanchard
Lockheed moves to speed up delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan after supply‑chain setbacks
By Reuters: Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday it was working to accelerate delayed deliveries to Taiwan of new F-16Vs, after the island's defence ministry said the programme had been pushed back due to supply chain issues.
Aviation Week
• Steve Trimble
USAF Global Strike Command Chief Recommends Replacing B-21 Pilot with Weapons Systems Officer
By Aviation Week: The head of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has recommended the placement of a weapon systems officer in the cockpit of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider.
