UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

GE Aerospace, Kratos complete high-altitude tests of low-cost GEK800 turbofan for uncrewed tactical fighters

FlightGlobal reports: 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.

Also: asdnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com and UASweekly
2025-11-03T14:20:35.675935-08:00

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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 2:21 PM PST

2025-11-03T14:21:51.208155-08:00 2025-11-03T14:21:51.208155-08:00 (2025-11-03T14:21:51.208155-08:00)

Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Aviacionline • Gastón Dubois

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.

Also: Air Data News and defence-industry.eu
2025-11-03T10:50:54.402680-08:00
Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Terje Solsvik

Norway and Airbus-led NHIndustries settle NH90 helicopter dispute, avoiding rare trial

By Reuters: Norway and a trio of European aerospace manufacturers agreed on Monday to settle mutual claims for damages after the NATO nation axed an order for delayed NH90 submarine-hunting helicopters, heading off a potentially awkward defence industry trial.

Also: FlightGlobal, Aviacionline, AeroTime, Air Data News, Aviation Week, asdnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com and naval-technology.com
2025-11-02T23:25:27.897160-08:00