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China commissions Fujian, its first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults

News.CN reports: SANYA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Wednesday attended the commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, in south China's Hainan Province.

newsable.asianetnews.com • Asianet News Central

China commissions 3rd aircraft carrier Fujian with electromagnetic tech

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2025-11-06T21:22:11.637495-08:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 11:41 PM PST

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B UAVs in 2026

By FlightGlobal: Taiwan will receive its first pair of General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, while Lockheed Martin works to accelerate delivery of the island's F-16V fighters amid production delays.

2025-11-06T23:40:30.199130-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

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

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

Also: Stars and Stripes and 5 more
2025-11-05T18:16:34.208218-08:00
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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
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE Systems, Turkish Aerospace sign unmanned systems technology pact

By FlightGlobal: BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace are to "explore common opportunities on uncrewed systems", having signed a joint memorandum of understanding linked to the establishment of a strategic alliance.

Also: Aviation Week and 3 more
2025-11-06T10:08:10.580597-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Marine Corps to conduct two more XQ-58A Valkyrie test flights this year to assess EW and autonomous mission roles

By FlightGlobal: The US Marine Corps will conduct two more test flights with the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie before year-end, evaluating the uncrewed jet for electronic warfare and autonomous mission applications as part of its collaborative combat aircraft assessment.

2025-11-06T12:36:17.673095-08:00