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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

France plans solo sixth-generation fighter development after FCAS breakup

France intends to continue work on a next-generation combat aircraft without Germany and Spain, following the collapse of the three-country Future Combat Air System partnership. The government is targeting a new demonstrator development phase in 2027, though funding and industrial arrangements remain unresolved.

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2026-10-11T14:14:54.738227-07:00

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Air Data News • BAE Systems, Ricardo Meier

GCAP sixth-generation fighter program opens first engineering facility in Italy

By Air Data News: Edgewing, the company responsible for the design and development of the future Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter, has opened its first national engineering facility in Turin, Italy.

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2026-10-11T13:54:35.976832-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Jillian Kay Melchior

The Race to Defeat Russia’s Jet Drones

By Wall Street Journal: The West needs to pay attention as Ukraine defends itself against a novel Russian weapon.

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2026-10-11T09:49:20.445090-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Israel Bans Foreign Pilots and Flight Attendants With Dual Nationality of 31 Countries in Response to Thwarted Terror Attack

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2026-10-11T07:05:36.704195-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

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Avolon Secures Major Expansion with Firm Order for 140 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

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250 Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Ordered

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2026-10-09T02:35:29.220010-07:00

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Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor designed to counter hypersonic threats

By DefenseNews.com: Lockheed Martin said PAC-3 Edge incorporates a new seeker, upgraded flight controls and a multi-pulse rocket motor supplied by Northrop Grumman.

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UK, Italy and Japan Advance GCAP 6th-Gen Fighter Program With New Hub

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Edgewing Opens New Engineering Hub in Italy

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2026-10-10T06:35:53.265378-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launches 21 satellites to orbit for the US military after 5-day delay (video)

By Space.com: SpaceX launched 21 "data transport" satellites for the U.S. military today (Oct. 10), sending them up from California's central coast.

Also: Northrop Grumman and SpaceNews.com

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2026-10-10T01:05:22.039491-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Why are the pioneering F-117 stealth jets still valuable to the US Air Force?

By Air Data News: Retired from combat service in 2008, the Nighthawk continues to fly for military exercises and technology tests, with support planned through 2034 Nearly two decades after its official retirement, the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk remains a useful aircraft for the United States Air Force (USAF) .

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2026-10-10T03:55:07.784796-07:00

France plans solo sixth-generation fighter development after FCAS breakup

GCAP sixth-generation fighter program opens first engineering facility in Italy

The Race to Defeat Russia’s Jet Drones

Israel Bans Foreign Pilots and Flight Attendants With Dual Nationality of 31 Countries in Response to Thwarted Terror Attack

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

Avolon Secures Major Expansion with Firm Order for 140 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

250 Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Ordered

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor designed to counter hypersonic threats

UK, Italy and Japan Advance GCAP 6th-Gen Fighter Program With New Hub

Edgewing Opens New Engineering Hub in Italy

SpaceX launches 21 satellites to orbit for the US military after 5-day delay (video)

Why are the pioneering F-117 stealth jets still valuable to the US Air Force?

France plans to continue sixth-generation fighter development alone after FCAS breakup

GCAP sixth-generation fighter program opens first engineering facility in Italy

The Race to Defeat Russia’s Jet Drones

Israel Bans Foreign Pilots and Flight Attendants With Dual Nationality of 31 Countries in Response to Thwarted Terror Attack

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor designed to counter hypersonic threats

Why are the pioneering F-117 stealth jets still valuable to the US Air Force?

Russia may turn to nuclear space weapons to counter U.S. missile defenses, report says

The Wall Street Veteran Trying to Solve the Pentagon’s Missile Problem

Nigerian air force investigates fatal loss of ATR 42MP Surveyor

NH Industries chief reports strong customer interest in buying ex-Norwegian NH90s

Avolon orders 250 Boeing and Airbus jets, including 110 Airbus aircraft, with option for 100 more

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor with new seeker, flight controls and multi-pulse motor

Wall Street veteran Steve Feinberg takes on the Pentagon’s missile problem

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