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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, 10:05 AM PST

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CBC • Daniel Leblanc

F-35 beat Gripen fighter jet 'by a mile' in 2021 Defence Department competition

By CBC: The American-built F-35 fighter jet dominated its Swedish rival Gripen in terms of technical and military capabilities during a competition held by the Defence Department in 2021, according to data obtained by Radio-Canada.

Also: Air Data News and nationalsecurityjournal.org
2025-11-26T06:06:27.555196-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

GKN Aerospace to fly new Swedish UAV demonstrator within 18 months

By FlightGlobal: Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract to design, develop and flight-test a new uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator by mid-2027.

Also: Janes, Aerospace Testing Intnl, defence-industry.eu and aeromorning.com
2025-11-26T04:00:33.533061-08:00
AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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dassault-aviation.com

Dassault Aviation and cortAIx partner to develop sovereign AI for future air combat

By dassault-aviation.com: Dassault Aviation and Thales have entered into a strategic partnership for the development of controlled and supervised AI for defence aeronautics. © Thales.

Also: asdnews.com and 10 more
2025-11-25T08:15:23.811270-08:00
Safran   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Economic Times • Arindam Majumder

Safran to transfer full fighter-jet engine technology, including hot section, to India for 120–140 kN indigenous engine

By Economic Times: French aerospace major Safran has agreed to a 100% technology transfer for India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet engine, including critical hot section components.

Also: India Defense News and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2025-11-25T23:50:05.464547-08:00