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Reuters • Ben Blanchard

Lockheed moves to speed up delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan after supply‑chain setbacks

Reuters reports: 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.

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

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.

2025-11-03T14:20:35.675935-08:00
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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.

2025-11-03T10:50:54.402680-08:00