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HAL Tejas combat aircraft crashes during Dubai Air Show demonstration

Associated Press reports: The pilot of an Indian combat plane has died after a crash during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show.

Also: Simple Flying, Reuters, FlightGlobal, AeroTime, Air Data News, Janes, Aviation A2Z, Aviation24, Aviacionline, The Aviationist, Aviation Week, The Independent and 54 more
2025-11-21T03:03:30.831376-08:00

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Last Updated: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 8:26 AM PST

2025-11-21T08:26:02.477064-08:00 2025-11-21T08:26:02.477064-08:00 (2025-11-21T08:26:02.477064-08:00)

UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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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: eVTOL Insights and Vertical Mag
2025-11-20T13:29:02.716826-08:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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
2025-11-20T09:09:57.498240-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

UK awards £316m contract to MBDA for DragonFire naval laser after successful high-speed drone trials

By AeroTime: MBDA's DragonFire laser-based air defense system will join the Royal Navy from 2027 after achieving a UK-first by shooting down high-speed drones.

Also: asdnews.com and Shephard Media
2025-11-20T07:45:18.523516-08:00