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• Robbin Laird
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• Robbin Laird
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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, 7:17 AM PDT
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defence-industry.eu
• Defence Industry
France’s THUNDART long‑range rocket artillery to undergo demonstration firings in mid‑2026
By defence-industry.eu: MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have announced that demonstration firings of the new THUNDART artillery system are scheduled for mid-2026.
Aviation Week
• Guy Norris
Lockheed Martin Backs Venus to Advance Rotating Detonation Engines for Hypersonic Flight
By Aviation Week: As interest grows in rotating detonation engines for hypersonic flight, a startup specialist in the tech says it will receive backing from Lockheed Martin.
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Defense Daily
Reuters
Thales posts 9% higher 9-month sales and orders, keeps targets
By Reuters: Aerospace group Thales reaffirmed financial targets on Thursday as it posted higher than expected nine-month revenues and new orders, led by defence spending and demand for avionics.
Air & Space Forces Mag
• John Tirpak
Northrop Grumman Meets Sentinel Milestones Amid Comprehensive Program Restructuring
By Air & Space Forces Mag: Northrop Grumman says it is still checking off milestones on the Sentinel ICBM even as the entire program is restructured.
Aviation Week
• Tony Osborne
Royal Air Force Chief Warns GCAP Design Must Embed Full‑Spectrum Low‑Observability and Ultra‑Long Range — Raising Significant Design Challenges
By Aviation Week: The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) design needs to have “full-spectrum” low-observability and ultra-long range built in, the RAF's programs head says.
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aerospaceglobalnews.com
• Joanna Bailey
Ukraine and Sweden sign defence agreement for up to 150 Saab Gripen fighters, deliveries possible within three years
By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Ukraine and Sweden have signed a landmark defence agreement that could see up to 150 Saab Gripen fighters delivered in the coming years.
Also:
The Aviationist,
Aviacionline,
Defence24,
South China Morning Post,
Business Insider,
Euronews,
Economic Times
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Dassault Aviation
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Air Data News
• JCC; ADN
France Plans Expansion of Rafale Fleet to 286 Aircraft Under 2026 Defense Budget
By Air Data News: The French Ministry of the Armed Forces intends to expand its Rafale fighter fleet by 61 aircraft under the 2026 defense budget, bringing the total to 286.
