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Last Updated: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, 10:53 AM PDT
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Vertical Mag
U.S. Army Transfers Aviation R&D Functions from Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center
By Vertical Mag: The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center has historically spearheaded the next generation of U.S. Army missile and aviation technology.
Economic Times
• Manu Pubby
India weighs major overhaul of HAL amid ₹2.7 lakh crore order backlog and LCA delays
By Economic Times: The government is exploring restructuring Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to enhance efficiency and accelerate military deliveries. This initiative stems from HAL's massive ₹2.7 lakh crore order book, which currently limits its capacity and has caused delays in crucial projects like the Light Combat Aircraft, impacting the air force.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
US Congress suspends export licences for KAAN fighter engines, imperiling Turkey’s indigenous jet program
By AeroTime: Turkey’s foreign minister says US Congress has suspended export licenses for KAAN fighter jet engines, raising questions over Ankara’s reliance on US technology.
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
General Dynamics Taps Beta to Develop Propulsion for Unmanned Undersea Vehicles
By AINonline: Alliance with the U.S. defense giant follows a recent investment in Beta by GE Aerospace.
DefenseNews.com
DSEI 2025 contractors outline satellite‑enabled digital backbone for future armed forces
By DefenseNews.com: Contractors at DSEI 2025 detail their efforts to create a digitally cohesive force powered by satellites and processing power.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
VOLFA 2025: France launches NATO air combat drill
By AeroTime: France kicks off VOLFA 2025, its annual high-intensity combat drill with NATO allies, involving 50 aircraft, 1,000 personnel, and operations across 12 air bases.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
ICEYE Demonstrates Commercial SAR ISR Cell at NATO Tiger Meet 2025 in Portugal
By SpaceWatch Global: ICEYE is demonstrating the operational capabilities of its newly launched ISR Cell at the NATO Tiger Meet (NTM25) exercise in Beja, Portugal.
