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Associated Press • Updated; Leer En Español

HAL Tejas combat aircraft crashes during Dubai Air Show demonstration

Associated Press reports: A combat plane has crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. The Indian HAL Tejas crashed around 2:10 p.m. local time while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd.

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2025-11-21T03:03:30.831376-08:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

BETA Technologies partners with Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed military electric aircraft; flight tests planned H1 2026

By Reuters: Electric aircraft maker BETA Technologies said on Thursday it is partnering with Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aircraft for the military, with flight testing slated to begin in the first half of 2026.

Also: Aviation Week and Business Wire
2025-11-20T13:29:02.716826-08:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US Commission: China Ran Coordinated Disinformation Campaign to Undermine Dassault Rafale During India–Pakistan Clash

By AeroTime: New US-China Commission report reveals how Beijing used India-Pakistan clash to fuel a coordinated influence and disinformation campaign undermining the Rafale.

2025-11-20T06:43:02.201585-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

NATO NGRC concept studies include 17t tiltrotor and Racer-derived high-speed compound designs

By FlightGlobal: Concepts submitted to a NATO-led effort to develop a next-generation military rotorcraft include a 17t tiltrotor and two compound designs - including an apparent adaptation of Airbus's Racer architecture - alongside two conventional helicopters.

Also: Aviation Week
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