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Nov 13, 2025
U.S. Navy Says Shutdown, Acquisition Reform May Delay UJTS
The 43-day government shutdown and Pentagon acquisition reforms may slow the U.S. Navy’s accelerated push to field a new jet trainer.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 13, 2025
France Unveils Ground-Based Space Defense Weapons
France is developing ground-based systems to protect its satellites, French President Emmanuel Macron said Nov. 12.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 13, 2025
NATO Drops E-7 Procurement, Explores Alternatives
NATO looks set to restart the hunt for a new airborne early warning aircraft after dropping plans to acquire the Boeing E-7.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 13, 2025
U.S. Program Envisions New Class Of Low-Cost Air Intercept Missiles
A trend toward cheaper missiles and faster acquisitions is coming together to deliver a new approach to counter-air weapons.
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Nov 13, 2025
Industry Sees An Opportunity In New Pentagon Acquisition Reform
Defense leaders have outlined an approach to prioritize speed above all else, cutting acquisition oversight.
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Nov 13, 2025
Congress Votes To End Shutdown, Fund U.S. Air Force’s E-7
Appropriators approved spending for one U.S. Air Force program, the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail. The Pentagon in its fiscal 2026 budget request called for ending the effort.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 12, 2025
Budget Brief: Algeria, Israel Masking Subdued MENA Spending
Regional trends are hiding a slowdown in defense spending growth in the majority of countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 12, 2025
Opinion: Why It Is Time For U.S.-China Civil Space Cooperation
Nations including the U.S. and China urgently need to agree on space traffic management, and opportunities abound to collaborate on lunar and planetary exploration.
Aviation Week & Space Technology