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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab to flight‑test fighter‑sized uncrewed demonstrator next year ahead of 2030 decision

Saab said it will fly a fighter‑sized uncrewed aircraft next year as an experimental platform. The flight‑test is intended to precede and feed into a decision on a future fighter programme due by 2030, advancing Saab's work on unmanned combat concepts.

2026-02-25T03:16:36.292874-08:00

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Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce completes key F130 altitude and operability testing, advancing U.S. Air Force B-52J program

By Rolls Royce: Rolls-Royce completes key F130 altitude and operability testing, advancing U.S. Air Force B-52J program.

AeroTime

Rolls‑Royce completes altitude and operability testing of F130 engine for USAF B-52 re-engining

Defense Daily

Rolls‑Royce F130 Engine Completes Altitude and Operability Tests for USAF B-52 Re-engining

Also: defence-industry.eu and FlightGlobal

2026-02-24T06:36:20.496475-08:00

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Pakistan military adds first Phenom 300E

By ch-aviation: Want to learn more about Pakistan Air Force? Subscribe now and never miss a critical update with our news feed, alerts and newsletters!.

2026-02-24T21:13:56.355368-08:00

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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Avio Selects New Virginia Solid Rocket Motor Site

By Aviation Week: Italian rocket company Avio says it will build a new solid rocket motor facility in Hurt, Virginia.

European Spaceflight

Avio to Build $500 Million Facility in Hurt, Virginia

2026-02-24T03:26:42.761244-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Top US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46

By FlightGlobal: The air force's top civilian official says he is not currently looking at Embraer's multi-role tanker as part of a sweeping plan to recapitalise the service's aerial refuelling fleet.

Also: Air Data News

2026-02-24T12:10:25.673260-08:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Scale Model Reveals F-22 'Raptor 2.0' Upgrades: Stealth External Tanks and Underwing IR Pods

By The War Zone: A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared sensor pods. A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared sensor pods.

Also: interestingengineering.com

2026-02-24T09:53:49.446296-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

U.S. Military Trials Semi‑Autonomous Fighter Drones: GA‑ASI’s Dark Merlin Flies, Anduril’s Fury Imminent

By Flying Magazine: December marked the first semi-autonomous test flight of GA-ASI’s Dark Merlin, with Anduril’s Fury expected to follow “very soon.”.

2026-02-24T11:16:31.494918-08:00

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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Italian investigators probe €17 million loss of military aircraft spare parts

By Aviation Week: Italian authorities are investigating the loss of roughly €17 million ($20 million) in spare parts inventory for military aircraft.