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The image shows the South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter jet flying beneath the American Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat drone, both showcasing sleek stealth designs and advanced aerodynamics (Picture Source: Kratos and KAI) The image shows the South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter jet flying beneath the American Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat drone, both showcasing sleek stealth designs and advanced aerodynamics (Picture Source: Kratos and KAI)

KAI and Kratos Partner to Develop AI-Driven Manned-Unmanned Airpower for South Korea

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On 20 October 2025, Korea Aerospace Industries confirmed a memorandum of understanding with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to co-develop manne...
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A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet is fitted with Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 Block II on its centerline fuel tank. The system enables long-range passive detection and tracking, enhancing the aircraft’s effectiveness in radar-denied or contested environments (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet is fitted with Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 Block II on its centerline fuel tank. The system enables long-range passive detection and tracking, enhancing the aircraft’s effectiveness in radar-denied or contested environments (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Secures $233M for IRST Block II Giving US Jets Stealthy Long-Range Targeting Power

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On Monday, 20 October 2025, the U.S. infrared search and track (IRST) roadmap took a decisive step as reported by Lockheed Martin, with a firm-fixe...
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Multirole Gripen E with ten hardpoints, compatible with Meteor and IRIS-T, optimized for dispersed operations. (Picture source: Saab) Multirole Gripen E with ten hardpoints, compatible with Meteor and IRIS-T, optimized for dispersed operations. (Picture source: Saab)

Swedish Army receives first Gripen E fighters as rollout enhances sensor range and EW resilience

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On Monday, October 20, 2025, in Såtenäs, the Swedish Armed Forces announced on X the official receipt of the first JAS 39 Gripen E, a key step for ...
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The Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector is a next-generation unmanned helicopter designed for autonomous aerial logistics in contested environments. Based on the proven H145/UH-72 platform, it features expanded cargo capacity, no cockpit, and advanced autonomy software, offering the U.S. military a scalable solution for long-range sustainment in expeditionary operations. The Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector is a next-generation unmanned helicopter designed for autonomous aerial logistics in contested environments. Based on the proven H145/UH-72 platform, it features expanded cargo capacity, no cockpit, and advanced autonomy software, offering the U.S. military a scalable solution for long-range sustainment in expeditionary operations.

Airbus MQ72C Lakota Connector unmanned helicopter could change how U.S. military delivers logistics

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Washington D.C., United States, October 20, 2025 - During the Association of the United States Army annual meeting held October 13 to 15 in Washing...
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The Saab Arthur radar provides mobile, high-precision detection of enemy artillery, rockets, and mortars. Operating in the C-band with an electronically scanned array, it locates firing positions up to 50 km away, enabling rapid counter-battery response and enhanced battlefield survivability for frontline units (Picture source: Saab). The Saab Arthur radar provides mobile, high-precision detection of enemy artillery, rockets, and mortars. Operating in the C-band with an electronically scanned array, it locates firing positions up to 50 km away, enabling rapid counter-battery response and enhanced battlefield survivability for frontline units (Picture source: Saab).

Spain extends Swedish Saab Arthur radar fleet under $57 Million NATO modernization contract

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
The Swedish defense company Saab announced on October 20, 2025, that the Spanish Army will extend the service life of its Arthur artillery locating...
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Germany’s intent to lift its F-35 buy to 50 aircraft is more than a fleet-size adjustment; it is a credibility statement on deterrence, readiness, and alliance integration, locking in the Luftwaffe’s transition from Tornado to a fifth-generation nucleus while pairing with new Typhoons for breadth and mass (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force) Germany’s intent to lift its F-35 buy to 50 aircraft is more than a fleet-size adjustment; it is a credibility statement on deterrence, readiness, and alliance integration, locking in the Luftwaffe’s transition from Tornado to a fifth-generation nucleus while pairing with new Typhoons for breadth and mass (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

Germany Eyes 15 More Fifth-Gen F-35s to Grow Fleet to 50 and Sharpen Airpower

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On the 20th of October, 2025, Germany signaled a decisive strengthening of its airpower posture, with plans to buy 15 additional F-35A fighters—an ...
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The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X delivers advanced glass-cockpit avionics, FADEC-controlled Safran engines, and agile handling for Iraq’s new generation of Army Aviation pilots, providing a modern platform for training, reconnaissance, and light utility missions (Picture source: IACC). The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X delivers advanced glass-cockpit avionics, FADEC-controlled Safran engines, and agile handling for Iraq’s new generation of Army Aviation pilots, providing a modern platform for training, reconnaissance, and light utility missions (Picture source: IACC).

Iraq reinforces its aviation training capacity with U.S. Bell 505 helicopter delivery completion

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
According to information published by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), on October 16, 2025, Iraq received a second batch of eight Bell 505 Jet Ranger X...
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The interceptor is cited at up to 300 mph, roughly 450 km,h, with about 200 km of range and modular payloads between 2.5 and 9 kg, figures that align with current counter-UAS needs The interceptor is cited at up to 300 mph, roughly 450 km,h, with about 200 km of range and modular payloads between 2.5 and 9 kg, figures that align with current counter-UAS needs

US and Ukrainian partners launch a high speed interceptor drone initiative for NATO countries

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
AIRO says the agreement channels Ukrainian battlefield lessons straight to U.S. manufacturing lines, pairing Bullet’s fixed-wing interceptor platfo...
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Artistic rendering of Boeing's CxR unmanned tiltrotor concept, showcasing its modular design and expeditionary configuration intended for multi-mission roles alongside legacy platforms such as the AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters. Artistic rendering of Boeing's CxR unmanned tiltrotor concept, showcasing its modular design and expeditionary configuration intended for multi-mission roles alongside legacy platforms such as the AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

Boeing unveils CxR unmanned tiltrotor designed to work with AH-64 and Chinook helicopters

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Washington D.C., United States, October 20, 2025 - At the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2025 defense exhibition in Washington, Boein...
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Scorpio XR is a gun-launched, maneuverable 155 mm projectile (Scorpio XR): JBMoU-compliant for 52-caliber howitzers; GPS-aided/seeker guidance with EW resilience, gun-launch survivability (~15–20k g), sub-caliber airframe and onboard propulsion enabling 70+ km precision deep-strike against fixed and moving targets (Picture source: BAE Systems). Scorpio XR is a gun-launched, maneuverable 155 mm projectile (Scorpio XR): JBMoU-compliant for 52-caliber howitzers; GPS-aided/seeker guidance with EW resilience, gun-launch survivability (~15–20k g), sub-caliber airframe and onboard propulsion enabling 70+ km precision deep-strike against fixed and moving targets (Picture source: BAE Systems).

U.S. Army and BAE success Scorpio-XR tests with 155 mm guided rounds exceeding range goals

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
BAE Systems and the U.S. Army’s DEVCOM Armaments Center successfully test-fired the Scorpio-XR guided 155 mm projectile on Oct. 13, 2025, with mult...
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Two Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jets stand on the runway at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, freshly delivered under the 2019 U.S. defense contract. Their arrival marks a key step in Bulgaria’s air force modernization (Bulgarian MoD) Two Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jets stand on the runway at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, freshly delivered under the 2019 U.S. defense contract. Their arrival marks a key step in Bulgaria’s air force modernization (Bulgarian MoD)

Bulgaria’s Air Force Modernization Gains Momentum with Latest F-16 Block 70 Delivery

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On Saturday, 18 October 2025, two additional F-16 Block 70 fighter jets landed at the Third Air Base in Graf Ignatievo, marking a new milestone in ...
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A Turkish Air Force Command F-16 of the 401st Test Squadron carried and fired the Bozdoğan (WVR) and Gökdoğan (BVR) during the October campaign, demonstrating back-to-back employment of short- and long-range effectors from the same platform (Turkish Air Force) A Turkish Air Force Command F-16 of the 401st Test Squadron carried and fired the Bozdoğan (WVR) and Gökdoğan (BVR) during the October campaign, demonstrating back-to-back employment of short- and long-range effectors from the same platform (Turkish Air Force)

Türkiye Tests Short-Range Bozdoğan and Long-Range Gökdoğan Air-to-Air Missiles from F-16 Jet

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On the 19th of October, 2025, Türkiye validated in live fire from a Turkish Air Force F-16 two homegrown air-to-air missiles it intends to field ac...
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