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Swedish Air Force Chief Warns NATO Must Accelerate Innovation to Match Ukraine

November 5, 2025

The commander of the Swedish Air Force warned allied capitals that slow development cycles will cost them in a high-end war. “If we can’t develop at a faster pace, if we cannot innovate and learn under pressure like Ukraine does,

Defense Budgets / Policy

Defense Department Draft Memo Reveals Major Restructuring of Military Weapons Procurement and Contractor Accountability

November 4, 2025

A six-page draft memo obtained by multiple defense outlets lays out what could become the most extensive overhaul of Pentagon procurement in decades. The document, titled “Transforming the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Capabilities,” centers on one priority:

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy

NH Industries Pays Norway €305 Million to End Litigation Over Canceled NH90 Maritime Helicopter Program

Norway and NHIndustries signed an out-of-court settlement on November 3 that ends litigation over Oslo’s

U.S. Navy hints at air-launched Blackbeard hypersonic missile as services fund integration

As of 28 October 2025, Castelion holds U.S. Navy and U.S. Army awards to integrate

Defense Industry

DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders

Defense Infrastructure & Manufacturing

European Arms Embargoes Push Israel Toward Domestic Defense Manufacturing

November 13, 2025

JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set a goal on September 15 to drive far greater

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal

Defense Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Boeing Defense Posts Positive Q3 Results Despite St. Louis Labor Stoppage

November 12, 2025

Boeing reported about $23.3 billion in third-quarter revenue, including a core loss driven by a $4.9

Contracts & Deals

NH Industries Pays Norway €305 Million to End Litigation Over Canceled NH90 Maritime Helicopter Program

November 3, 2025

Norway and NHIndustries signed an out-of-court settlement on November 3 that ends litigation over Oslo’s canceled

U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis

Contracts & Deals

Lockheed and Pentagon Finalize $24.3 Billion Agreement for 296 F-35s in Lots 18 and 19

October 7, 2025

The Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin closed a $24.3 billion agreement for 296 F-35s covering

U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Connor Brezenski

Contracts & Deals

Defense Department confirms two Lot F-35 deals worth about $24.3 billion covering Lots 18 and 19 and 296 aircraft

September 30, 2025

The Pentagon has finalized a $12.5 billion contract action to complete Lot 18 of the F-35

Platforms & Systems

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Jacob Stephens

Aircraft

The USAF’s 10-year fighter plan defines a 1,558 low-risk fleet

November 11, 2025

The Air Force submitted a 10-year fighter force structure plan to Congress that pins the “low-risk” requirement at 1,558 manned, combat-coded fighters. The document places today’s combat-coded inventory at about 1,271 jets for fiscal 2026. It also lays out the threshold for “medium risk” at roughly 1,367. Defense officials confirm the figures were developed to align force capacity with the

Aircraft

Trump Flags Possible Bad Fuel in Back-To-Back USS Nimitz Crashes in South China Sea

October 29, 2025

Two aircraft from USS Nimitz went down in the South China Sea

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ashunteia’ Smith, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade

Helicopters

RNZAF NH90 helicopters complete record-breaking 1,765-mile ferry across the Tasman Sea

October 2, 2025

Wellington crews brought two Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90s home from

Naval Systems

Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Enters Service Pipeline to Bolster Anti-Submarine Patrols in the North and Baltic Seas

September 16, 2025

Germany accepted its first P-8A Poseidon at the manufacturer’s site near Seattle

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin

Aircraft

US Air Force confirms F-47 now in build at Boeing with 2028 first flight

September 15, 2025

The U.S. Air Force’s first F-47 is in build at Boeing with

Regions & Conflicts

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine Strengthens Defenses With Additional Patriot Systems and PAC-3 Interceptors From Germany

November 7, 2025

On November 3 in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said additional Patriot air-defense systems have arrived and

Russia-Ukraine War

Russia Implements Mandatory Drone Production Ratings for Regions Starting in 2026 Using 25-Indicator Evaluation System

November 6, 2025

Russian authorities have formalized a nationwide “dronification” rating that scores regions on progress in unmanned aviation.

Europe & NATO

Swedish Air Force Chief Warns NATO Must Accelerate Innovation to Match Ukraine

November 5, 2025

The commander of the Swedish Air Force warned allied capitals that slow development cycles will cost

Europe & NATO

Vilnius Closes Border With Belarus After Mass Balloon Incursions

October 30, 2025

Lithuania authorized the use of force against balloons entering from Belarus after radar tracked 66 objects

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick

Asia-Pacific

US Air Force reactivates 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron as MQ-9 Reaper unit at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea

October 1, 2025

The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of

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Defense Infrastructure & Manufacturing

European Arms Embargoes Push Israel Toward Domestic Defense Manufacturing

November 13, 2025

JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set a goal on September 15 to drive far greater self-reliance in weapons production, using the “super-Sparta” line to describe the end-state. He paired the appeal with a warning on possible foreign blocks to arms supplies.

Defense Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Boeing Defense Posts Positive Q3 Results Despite St. Louis Labor Stoppage

November 12, 2025

Boeing reported about $23.3 billion in third-quarter revenue, including a core loss driven by a $4.9 billion charge tied to the commercial 777X program’s updated certification schedule. Free cash flow was slightly positive, and the FAA cleared a step-up of 737 production

Aircraft

The USAF’s 10-year fighter plan defines a 1,558 low-risk fleet

November 11, 2025

The Air Force submitted a 10-year fighter force structure plan to Congress that pins the “low-risk” requirement at 1,558 manned, combat-coded fighters. The document places today’s combat-coded inventory at about 1,271 jets for fiscal 2026. It also lays out the threshold for

Defense Budgets / Policy

Senate Confirms Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach as 24th U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff

November 10, 2025

The Senate confirmed Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force following Gen. David W. Allvin’s early retirement effective around November 1. The Senate approved the nomination by unanimous consent on October 30 after

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine Strengthens Defenses With Additional Patriot Systems and PAC-3 Interceptors From Germany

November 7, 2025

On November 3 in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said additional Patriot air-defense systems have arrived and crews are putting them into operation. “More Patriots are now in Ukraine and being put into operation,” he wrote late Sunday, thanking Germany and Chancellor Friedrich

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