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Last Updated: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 6:00 PM PST

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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
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, UK Defence Journal and english.defensearabia.com
2025-11-06T10:08:10.580597-08:00
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.

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