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ir.kratosdefense.com
Kratos to Acquire Israel-Based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 Million
By ir.kratosdefense.com: SAN DIEGO , Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. , a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Orbit Technologies Ltd.
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Kratos to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million
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FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
Saab explores Canadian Gripen production as Ottawa reconsiders F-35A and Ukraine eyes 150-aircraft order
By FlightGlobal: Swedish airframer Saab is exploring Canadian production options for its Gripen E/F fighter as Ottawa considers alternatives to its F-35 commitment and Ukraine expresses interest in a potential 150-aircraft order, driving need for extra capacity.
The Aviationist
• Stefano D'Urso
U.S. Air Force B-52H Spotted Carrying Suspected AGM-181 LRSO-Like Payload During Flight Test
By The Aviationist: A B-52 with test markings was spotted carrying a mysterious payload that resembles the rendering of the AGM-181 LRSO. A U.S. Air Force B-52H.
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Breaking Defense
• Mike Yeo
BAE, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics and Thales propose AN/BYG‑1‑based tri‑national combat system for AUKUS SSNs
By Breaking Defense: BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales said they would work collaboratively to design a tri-national Command System as a "shared solution for Australia and the UK which builds on General Dynamics' existing AN/BYG-1 system" used by the US.
Also:
Defense Daily and
defence-industry.eu
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Reuters
• Sergio Goncalves
Portugal seeks open competition between U.S. F‑35 and European fighters to replace F‑16s
By Reuters: Portugal wants to foster competition between makers of U.S.-made F-35s and European advanced fighter jets in the replacement of its ageing fleet of F-16s in order to maximise benefits, Defence Minister Nuno Melo said on Wednesday.
AeroTime
• Luke Peters
US Navy Blue Angels’ Lockheed C-130 ‘Fat Albert’ to undergo heavy maintenance in the UK
By AeroTime: The Blue Angels’ iconic C-130 ‘Fat Albert’ is to head to the UK for some winter heavy maintenance.
Also:
The Aviationist and
theaviationgeekclub.com
Reuters
• Giulia Segreti
Leonardo posts double-digit rises in orders, sales and core profit for first 9 months of 2025
By Reuters: Italy's Leonardo will exceed the financial goals it has set itself for the full year given the strong results achieved so far in 2025, Chief Executive Roberto Cingolani said on Wednesday.
