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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

Air Force Global Strike Command conducts unarmed Minuteman III ICBM test launch

Air & Space Forces Mag reports: Air Force Global Strike Command tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile in the early hours of Nov. 5.

2025-11-05T18:16:34.208218-08:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 10:20 AM PST

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Reuters • Johan Ahlander

Sweden offers to partly fund Ukraine purchase of up to 150 Gripen E fighters

By Reuters: Sweden and Ukraine are making progress on financing for a major deal that could include Kyiv buying up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets, Sweden's defence minister told Reuters on Thursday, adding that Stockholm could fund part of the deal via military aid.

2025-11-06T08:44:39.573326-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo warns Yeovil factory’s future depends on UK New Medium Helicopter contract decision

By FlightGlobal: Leonardo has given the clearest warning yet that the future of its Yeovil factory in southwest England is under threat if it does not win an order from the UK through the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) competition.

2025-11-06T09:04:55.752940-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo-Baykar JV to produce Kizilelma uncrewed fighters and four UAV types at three Italian sites

By FlightGlobal: LBA Systems - the planned Leonardo-Baykar Technologies joint venture - will build five different uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs), including Kizilelma fighters, at three locations in Italy, Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingoliani has disclosed.

2025-11-06T09:04:55.254755-08:00