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Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems advance joint plan to supply RAF with next-generation pilot trainer
Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the Royal Air Force’s fast-jet trainer programme, positioning the T-7 as the core of a future training system.

Planet and Quantum Systems unite satellite and drone capabilities in new European ISR network
Planet Labs GmbH and Quantum Systems have announced a partnership to integrate satellite and drone surveillance within the MOSAIC UXS mission software.

Indra and EDGE sign MoU to advance joint venture for loitering munitions and smart weapons systems
Indra Group and EDGE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding as a first step toward creating a joint venture in Spain focused on developing, producing and maintaining loitering munitions and smart weapons.

Donald Trump approves F-35 fighters sale to Saudi Arabia as questions remain over Israel’s security edge
President Donald Trump said he will approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington.
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Rheinmetall showcases Mission Master during NATO’s REPMUS/DYMS 2025 exercise held in Portugal
Rheinmetall took part in OPEX REPMUS 2025 and DYMS, NATO’s main exercise for advancing maritime autonomy held in Troia and Sesimbra.

BAE Systems and GDLS partner to offer Beowulf vehicle for Canada’s DAME Arctic Mobility Project
BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems have signed a teaming agreement to offer the BvS10 Beowulf platform for the Canadian Army’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement project.

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace delivers more than 200 K9 self-propelled howitzers to Poland
South Korea’s defence company Hanwha Aerospace has delivered a new batch of K9A1 self-propelled howitzers to Poland, according to the country’s Ministry of National Defence.

U.S. Marines execute first HIMARS live fire at Camp Fuji in significant U.S. Japan security milestone
U.S. Marines carry out a historic High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live fire at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji on 27 October, marking a significant moment for U.S. defence two weeks before the Marine Corps Birthday.
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Royal Navy: UK Carrier Strike Group declared fully mission ready after major NATO exercise in Mediterranean
HMS Prince of Wales and her air wing of F 35 jets have completed the first of two major NATO exercises in the Mediterranean, marking a key step in the UK’s commitment to European security.

Navantia: second S-80 submarine enters the water in Cartagena and moves toward testing phase
The S-82 “Narciso Monturiol”, the second submarine of the S-80 class, is now afloat at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard as it moves into the final stages of construction and commissioning.

U.S. Navy Chief visits HD Hyundai Heavy Industries as talks advance on MASGA cooperation plan
Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States, visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan to review its shipbuilding capabilities and discuss cooperation under the MASGA initiative.

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg sign MOU to explore Naval Strike Missile integration on new USVs
Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the integration of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile with Leidos’ Sea Archer and Longbow uncrewed surface vessels.
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ArianeGroup and Avio sign new agreement to produce Ariane 6 and Vega C components through 2029
ArianeGroup and Avio have signed a major contract covering the production of Ariane 6 items through 2029, including P120 and P160 boosters and oxygen turbopumps.

Dream Chaser spaceplane advances toward first mission after completing key pre-flight tests at KSC
Sierra Space has confirmed that its Dream Chaser spaceplane has completed a series of critical pre-flight tests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking continued progress toward its first free-flyer mission.

Second Boeing-built ViaSat-3 F2 satellite reaches orbit and begins on-orbit commissioning phase
The second ViaSat-3 satellite, built by Boeing on its high power 702MP+ platform, has been confirmed healthy on orbit following its launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 10:04 p.m. Eastern Time.

Space Kinetic secures DARPA contract to advance asymmetric space-based missile defence system
Space Kinetic has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the DARPA to accelerate the development of its asymmetric space-based missile defence architecture.
















