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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Senate Confirms Gen. Wilsbach as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force After Allvin’s Surprise Retirement

Breaking Defense reports: The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Stars and Stripes, Military Times and 3 more
2025-10-30T13:34:25.687723-07:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 1:54 PM PDT

2025-10-30T13:54:49.335133-07:00 2025-10-30T13:54:49.335133-07:00 (2025-10-30T13:54:49.335133-07:00)

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Business Wire • Investor Relations Contact

L3Harris Q3 2025: $6.7B Orders, $5.7B Revenue (+7%) and Raised 2025 Guidance

By Business Wire: L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) reports third quarter 2025 results. Highlights* Orders of $6.7 billion; book-to-bill of 1.2x Revenue of $5.7 billion, up 7%...

Also: Defense Daily and insidedefense.com
2025-10-30T04:07:13.805068-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
Economic Times • SECTIONS India

India to Acquire Additional MBDA Meteor Missiles for Rafale Jets to Boost Long‑Range Air‑to‑Air Capability

By Economic Times: India is set to bolster its aerial defense capabilities with the imminent acquisition of Meteor missiles for its fleet of Rafale jets. This upgrade not only enhances the Indian Air Force's capacity for long-distance engagements but also signals a strategic response to regional aerial threats.

Also: ANI News Agency, Moneycontrol.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-10-30T10:49:46.076567-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon shifts to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellite model amid rising conflict risks

By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon turns to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellites amid conflict risks Pentagon turns to 'government-owned, commercially-operated' satellite model amid conflict risks.

2025-10-30T08:52:44.484485-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Sikorsky   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Lockheed Martin • News Release

Soldier Becomes First to Plan and Execute Autonomous Black Hawk Missions with Lockheed’s MATRIX at Northern Strike 25-2

By Lockheed Martin: CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin...

Also: Defense Daily and 4 more
2025-10-30T07:01:20.509266-07:00