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Spain's $376M pledge pushes ESA ISR constellation precursor past funding threshold; programme to start 2026

Spain's $376 million pledge has pushed ESA's planned multi‑sensor ISR constellation precursor past its funding threshold, clearing the way for the programme to begin in 2026 as 23 member states meet in Bremen's CM25 ministerial to finalise space investment priorities.

2025-11-26T23:34:38.971807-08:00

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Safran deepens 'Make in India' push with Hyderabad LEAP MRO and local production of Hammer bomb kits

2025-11-26T00:13:42.000563-08:00

ANI News Agency

Safran opens world's largest LEAP-engine MRO in Hyderabad — €200m investment, 300-engine annual capacity

2025-11-25T22:52:10.069280-08:00

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Dassault and Thales formalise France's FCAS "Plan B" with sovereign AI for Rafale F5 and combat drones

2025-11-25T08:15:23.811270-08:00

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Australia begins operational flights of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Townsville The Australian Army has commenced flight operations this week with newly delivered Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters based at Townsville, marking the type's entry into Australian battlefield aviation service and a major step in the force's rotary‑wing combat capability upgrade.

2025-11-27T20:44:39.441051-08:00

Australia begins operational flights of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Townsville

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Brazil’s F‑39E Gripen conducts first live‑fire of MBDA Meteor air‑to‑air missile The Brazilian Air Force on 27 November conducted the first live firing of an MBDA Meteor beyond‑visual‑range air‑to‑air missile from a Saab F‑39E Gripen, fired by 1º Grupo de Defesa Aérea (1º GDA). The launch, part of Operation BVR‑X from Base Aérea de Natal, engaged a drone target, marking a key weapons‑integration milestone.

2025-11-27T13:09:56.368051-08:00

Brazil’s F‑39E Gripen conducts first live‑fire of MBDA Meteor air‑to‑air missile

Wall Street Journal

Internal documents show Anduril weapons systems suffered repeated breakdowns and safety failures Internal documents show Anduril's weapons systems have suffered repeated breakdowns and safety failures across multiple programs and tests. The records detail hardware and integration faults that coincided with field trials and DoD evaluations, raising questions about the firm's ability to meet reliability expectations as it expands into defense roles.

2025-11-27T11:04:24.150890-08:00

Internal documents show Anduril weapons systems suffered repeated breakdowns and safety failures

Reuters

Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' — AI-driven multi-layer air-defence to counter drones and hypersonics Leonardo unveiled the 'Michelangelo Dome', a multi‑layer air‑defence system using predictive AI to preposition sensors and interceptors, shorten response times and counter drone swarms and hypersonic threats. Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the system is slated to be fully operational by 2028 to protect key sites.

2025-11-27T10:41:33.572794-08:00

Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' — AI-driven multi-layer air-defence to counter drones and hypersonics

Reuters

Netherlands buys 100 early-warning radars to detect drones near airports and air bases The Netherlands has purchased 100 early-warning radars to detect approaching drones near airports and air bases, the Defence Ministry said Thursday. The acquisition follows recent drone sightings near a southern airport and an air force base earlier this month and aims to strengthen local air‑security surveillance.

2025-11-27T10:41:33.448755-08:00

Netherlands buys 100 early-warning radars to detect drones near airports and air bases

Reuters

Anduril drone crashes during Eglin tests, raising DoD reliability concerns A U.S. military aircraft over Eglin AFB released an Anduril-built drone earlier this month; the unmanned vehicle failed to complete its flight and crashed during surveillance testing, prompting fresh questions about the reliability of commercial-origin systems in Department of Defense programs.

2025-11-27T09:28:51.464811-08:00

Anduril drone crashes during Eglin tests, raising DoD reliability concerns

Reuters

Denmark signs €500m deal with KONGSBERG for NASAMS medium‑range air‑defence system Denmark has signed a €500 million contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire the National Advanced Surface‑to‑Air Missile System (NASAMS), marking a major investment in medium‑range air‑defence capabilities. The agreement was announced on 27 November 2025.

2025-11-27T07:32:10.511243-08:00

Denmark signs €500m deal with KONGSBERG for NASAMS medium‑range air‑defence system

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Belgium awards Pilatus 20‑year contract for 18 PC‑7 MKX trainers and ground‑based training system The Belgian government has selected Pilatus to supply 18 PC‑7 MKX basic trainers and an integrated ground‑based training system under a 20‑year contract, with deliveries due to begin in 2027. Pilatus said its winning bid includes partnerships with Belgian companies and will replace the current basic training fleet.

2025-11-27T06:09:43.443805-08:00

Belgium awards Pilatus 20‑year contract for 18 PC‑7 MKX trainers and ground‑based training system

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