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Dassault CEO casts doubt on FCAS future, urging Germany to reconsider reliance on U.S. arms imports

Reuters reports: The head of Dassault Aviation raised doubts on Tuesday over the future of a troubled Franco-German-Spanish fighter programme, saying it partly depended on whether Germany was willing to rethink its reliance on U.S.

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Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, 3:38 AM PST

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

C-130J 'uniquely positioned' for India's Medium Transport Aircraft need, Lockheed Martin says

By FlightGlobal: Lockheed Martin is confident that its C-130J is best placed to meet the Indian air force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirement, with the US company highlighting its existing relationship with the nation's defence industrial base.

2025-12-16T03:33:07.282993-08:00
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Unmanned Airspace • Kylie Bielby

Rheinmetall showcases counter‑UAS capabilities at Finnish GBAD Demo Days in Lohtaja

By Unmanned Airspace: Rheinmetall has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in counter measures against small unmanned aerial systems (c-sUAS) at the Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) Demo Days at the firing range in Lohtaja, Finland.

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2025-12-16T03:16:26.404127-08:00
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investors.lockheedmartin.com

Lockheed Martin Completes Production of Initial F-16 Block 70 Fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia, Boosting NATO Air Integration

By investors.lockheedmartin.com: F-16 platform strengthens national defense, deepens NATO and allied air integration GREENVILLE, S.C. , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed production of all F‑16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia's initial fleets, equipping both air forces with advanced.

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2025-12-15T11:49:15.284860-08:00
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Federal News Network • Josh Funk

US Senators Cruz and Cantwell push military-flight restrictions into funding bill; Thune aims for vote this week

By Federal News Network: Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hoped to hold a vote to add the legislation Cruz and Cantwell introduced to a government funding package this week.

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2025-12-15T16:06:51.409270-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE Systems to supply updated IFF system for Seoul’s KF-21 Boramae fighter

By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded BAE Systems Inc an $11 million contract to provide updated identification friend or foe (IFF) equipment for integration with its in-development KF-21 fighter.

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