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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Anduril and General Atomics face high-stakes test in Air Force uncrewed fighter competition

Anduril and General Atomics are vying for a role in the U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighter strategy, putting their technologies and ability to deliver in a consequential competition. The outcome could shape each company’s position in military aviation as the service pursues uncrewed combat aircraft.

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2026-10-29T16:04:38.087177-07:00

Helicopter Europe Accident

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

By Air Data News: An Italian Army CH-47F Chinook crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, October 29, killing at least four people and injuring 11 others during an operation in support of the European Union Force (EUFOR) Althea mission.

aviationnews.eu

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

The Aviationist

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

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2026-10-29T13:04:34.862358-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office is reconsidering how it buys commercial radar satellite imagery amid growing demand and pressure from suppliers for more predictable revenue, a senior agency official said Oct.

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2026-10-29T15:30:40.489543-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy

By Breaking Defense: The five levels of battlefield drone autonomy, from remote-controlled flight to advanced autonomous systems, and how they shape modern military operations.

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2026-10-29T13:04:35.226946-07:00

Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Textron

Breaking Defense • Mikayla Easley

Army’s MV-75 production award could slip due to CR, raising program costs: Textron

By Breaking Defense: Bell Textron executives warned that a delay in the helicopter’s first low-rate production contract could increase the program’s expected financial hit to as much as $150 million.

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2026-10-29T13:04:35.255205-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

The War Zone • Howard Altman

Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift Heals

By The War Zone: Relations between Ukraine and Poland soured in the Spring, leading to Warsaw calling off the MiG-29 deal in June. Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

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2026-10-29T12:05:10.551809-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Let's Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact

By The War Zone: The target drone could be of particular use in stimulating Iran's air defenses to help collect intelligence on them, among other possible tasks.

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2026-10-29T11:05:23.086292-07:00

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Bloomberg • Greg Sullivan

2026-10-29T02:04:54.231015-07:00

Anduril and General Atomics face high-stakes test in Air Force uncrewed fighter competition

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy

Army’s MV-75 production award could slip due to CR, raising program costs: Textron

Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift Heals

Let's Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact

Russia Downs Record Total of Ukrainian Drones Amid Summit

Ukraine’s Navy Destroys Two Russian Su-34 Jets in Strike on Volgograd Airfield

Russian Aircraft Industry Targeted By Ukrainian Drones

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy

Army’s MV-75 production award could slip due to CR, raising program costs: Textron

Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift Heals

Switzerland shortlists SAMP/T, Barak MX for long-range air defense

Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them

German chancellor confirms GCAP talks as Airbus pushes for quick fighter decision

Destinus' monthly output tops Europe's pre-war annual cruise missile production

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U.S. intelligence releases rare image of China’s reusable spaceplane docked to another spacecraft

Ukraine advances sovereign satellite communications with OBRIA NANO and new industry partnerships

Pentagon watchdog declines probe into Starlink disruptions to Ukraine

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