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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

Breaking Defense reports: 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: asdnews.com, defensehere.com and defence-industry.eu

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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.

Via Satellite

Kratos Buys Israeli Satellite Systems Company Orbit Technologies in $356M Cash Deal

worldairnews.co.za

KRATOS TO ACQUIRE ISRAEL-BASED ORBIT TECHNOLOGIES LTD FOR $356.3 MILLION

Also: asdnews.com, Defense Daily, en.globes.co.il and GlobeNewswire

2025-11-04T13:13:11.388042-08:00

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Reuters

Leonardo posts double-digit rises in orders, sales and core profit for first 9 months of 2025

By Reuters: Italy's aerospace and defence group Leonardo reported on Wednesday double-digit growth for orders, revenues and core profit in the first nine months of the year compared to 2024.

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AeroTime • Luke Peters

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.

2025-11-05T07:11:24.697088-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

Lockheed Martin Australia awards Moog contract to develop GMLRS rocket component

By Breaking Defense: “It’s a critical time right now that Australian industry has actually got a hand up to say hey, we’re here to help," a Lockheed executive said.

2025-11-05T04:17:02.069103-08:00

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Reuters

Russia's suspected 'hybrid war' puts European air defences to the test

By Reuters: Russia's drone incursions and airspace violation of European NATO countries has increased since September.

International Airport Review

Multiple European airports disrupted by drone sightings amid allegations of Russian involvement

Independent.ie

Russian warplanes buzz NATO/EU airspace, raising fears of escalation

2025-11-04T23:07:41.176840-08:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Recommendation for Single‑Pilot B‑21 Operations Raises Questions About AI, Safety and Risk Mitigation

By The War Zone: An official recommendation that B-21s fly with just one pilot alongside a weapon systems officer raises questions about mitigating risks.

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Reuters • Mike Stone

Saudi Request to Buy Up to 48 F‑35s Clears Key Pentagon Hurdle Ahead of Crown Prince Visit

By Reuters: The Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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