November 13, 2025 Military Aviation News
11/13/2025
According to information published by the Defence Index X account on November 12, 2025, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin confirmed that the F-47, Boeing’s next-generation air dominance fighter, will take its first flight in 2028. The aircraft, part of the NGAD program, is expected to replace the F-22 Raptor and redefine U.S. air superiority.
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11/13/2025
A few days before the federal budget was tabled, the CEO of Swedish industrial giant Saab flew to Ottawa to meet with the country's top bureaucrat, fuelling the sense a deal is brewing between the Canadian government and the military manufacturer. Sources said the fact that Michael Sabia, the clerk of the Privy Council, made room in his tight agenda on Oct. 31 to meet with Micael Johansson highlights Canada's interest in acquiring European military equipment.
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11/13/2025
France’s Rafale F5 (“Super Rafale”) extends a proven 4+ gen airframe with next-gen sensors, connectivity, and loyal-wingman teaming. A new RBE-2XG radar aims to spot low-observable targets at long range, while upgraded EW, datalinks, Meteor, and expanded SEAD/strike kits push capability without the cost and sustainment burdens of full stealth.
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11/13/2025
Russia’s Su-57 will make its Gulf debut at the Dubai Airshow, one of the few venues open to Moscow’s defense industry since European bans. The export-focused Su-57E targets new buyers, with Algeria reportedly first in line via sanction-bypassing payments. Analysts remain unconvinced: round engine nozzles, limited composites, and uncertain RAM coverage undercut stealth; production is low and combat validation thin.
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11/13/2025
With its fragmented production process, European defence procurement is inefficient and uncompetitive in comparison to the United States. A new approach, prioritising cross-country collaborations, could improve things, but would not be without its own challenges.
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