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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 2:29 AM PST
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Lockheed moves to speed up delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan after supply‑chain setbacks
By Reuters: Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday it was working to accelerate delayed deliveries to Taiwan of new F-16Vs, after the island's defence ministry said the programme had been pushed back due to supply chain issues.
GE Aerospace, Kratos complete high-altitude tests of low-cost GEK800 turbofan for uncrewed tactical fighters
By FlightGlobal: GE Aerospace and Kratos have successfully completed high-altitude tests of their GEK800 turbofan, designed to power low-cost uncrewed tactical aircraft at significantly reduced prices compared to conventional fighter engines.
USAF Global Strike Command Chief Recommends Replacing B-21 Pilot with Weapons Systems Officer
By Aviation Week: The head of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has recommended the placement of a weapon systems officer in the cockpit of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider.
Official transfer: 18 Dutch F-16s move to Romania to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots
By Aviacionline: Con la transferencia oficial de 18 cazas F-16, Rumania asumió el control del Centro Europeo de Entrenamiento F-16, donde se preparan pilotos rumanos y ucranianos frente a la amenaza rusa.
Securing Europe's Defense Future: The Rise of EPW and Multi-Orbit Networks
By Via Satellite: The European Protected Waveform (EPW) emerges as a strategic shift in the future of European defense communications.
Lockheed Poised for Best-Ever F‑35 Year — Up to 190 Deliveries Expected in 2025
By Flying Magazine: Lockheed is set to break its own delivery record, with up to 190 F-35 jets expected in 2025 — marking the fighter’s strongest production year yet.
Airbus CEO Says Dassault Is “Free to Leave” FCAS Program Amid Partnership Tensions
By Air Data News: Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, stated last week that Dassault Aviation is “free to leave” the FCAS fighter jet program if it is dissatisfied with.