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Merlin Collaborates with United States Air Force to Advance Autonomous Contingency Management Capabilities

By Business Wire: Merlin, a leading developer of assured, autonomous flight technology for defense customers, today announced the signing of a Cooperative Research and Develop...

2025-10-22T06:09:00.793559-07:00
Air Data NewsJCC; 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.

2025-10-22T07:51:54.035499-07:00
ReutersAlexandra Alper

U.S. Weighs Broad Export Controls on Goods Made with U.S. Software — Could Hit Jet Engines and Other Aerospace Exports

By Reuters: The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing's latest round of rare earth export restrictions, according to a U.S.

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