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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Senate Confirms Gen. Wilsbach as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force After Allvin’s Surprise Retirement

Breaking Defense reports: The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.

Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

Senate Confirms Wilsbach as U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff; Allvin to Retire Early

Air & Space Forces Mag • Greg Hadley

Senate Approves Wilsbach as New Air Force Chief of Staff

Also: Stars and Stripes, AirForceTimes, Task & Purpose, Military Times and insidedefense.com

2025-10-30T13:34:25.687723-07:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 1:54 PM PDT

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The War Zone • Jamie Hunter

Beechcraft’s M‑346 Demonstration Flight: A Contender to Replace the Navy’s T‑45 Trainer

By The War Zone: We were given full access to experience exactly what this jet trainer could offer as a potential T-45 Goshawk replacement for the U.S. Navy.

2025-10-30T12:55:36.391548-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Industry Frustration Grows as Pentagon Delays Guidance on 'Golden Dome' Program

By SpaceNews.com: Golden Dome hype meets information vacuum as industry awaits Pentagon direction Golden Dome hype meets information vacuum as industry awaits Pentagon direction.

2025-10-30T13:54:09.922401-07:00

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Business Wire • Investor Relations Contact

L3Harris Q3 2025: $6.7B Orders, $5.7B Revenue (+7%) and Raised 2025 Guidance

By Business Wire: L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) reports third quarter 2025 results. Highlights* Orders of $6.7 billion; book-to-bill of 1.2x Revenue of $5.7 billion, up 7%...

Aviation Week

L3Harris Expects Several Pentagon Program Decisions When Shutdown Ends

Via Satellite

L3Harris Raises Guidance After Q3 Growth; CEO Sees Possible U.S. Missile‑Defense Award Before Year‑End

Also: Defense Daily and insidedefense.com

2025-10-30T04:07:13.805068-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

Economic Times • SECTIONS India

India to Acquire Additional MBDA Meteor Missiles for Rafale Jets to Boost Long‑Range Air‑to‑Air Capability

By Economic Times: India is set to bolster its aerial defense capabilities with the imminent acquisition of Meteor missiles for its fleet of Rafale jets. This upgrade not only enhances the Indian Air Force's capacity for long-distance engagements but also signals a strategic response to regional aerial threats.

Also: ANI News Agency, Moneycontrol.com and news.ssbcrack.com

2025-10-30T10:49:46.076567-07:00

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Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

Shield AI Targets VTOL Flight Debut for X-BAT as Early as Fall 2026

By Aviation Today: Shield AI plans to conduct initial vertical takeoff and landing demonstrations of its X-BAT drone fighter jet “as early as fall 2026, followed by all-up flight testing and operational validation […].

2025-10-30T09:31:45.652188-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon shifts to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellite model amid rising conflict risks

By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon turns to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellites amid conflict risks Pentagon turns to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellite model amid conflict risks.

2025-10-30T08:52:44.484485-07:00

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Lockheed Martin • News Release

Soldier Becomes First to Plan and Execute Autonomous Black Hawk Missions with Lockheed’s MATRIX at Northern Strike 25-2

By Lockheed Martin: CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin...