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ArianeGroup completes successful maiden flight of SyLEx sounding rocket for France's DGA

ArianeGroup completed the first launch of SyLEx — the Système de Lancement d’Expériences — on Nov. 28 from the DGA missile test range at Biscarrosse, delivering France a sovereign suborbital sounding-rocket capability. Developed for the DGA since 2021, SyLEx targets scientific experiments and supersonic technology tests.

2025-11-28T03:10:08.354146-08:00

Space Intel Report

Germany Eyes Rival to EU’s Iris2 as It Pledges Major ESA Funding at Ministerial

2025-11-28T06:53:50.165527-08:00

deutschland.de

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

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

FlightGlobal

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

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Hanwha wins $482M contract to produce L‑SAM long‑range surface‑to‑air missiles for South Korea South Korea's Defence Acquisition Program Administration has awarded Hanwha Aerospace a $482 million contract to produce the L‑SAM long‑range surface‑to‑air missile system — the outermost layer of Seoul's layered air‑and‑missile defence — following a recent radar production award to Hanwha Systems.

2025-11-28T07:07:33.315044-08:00

Hanwha wins $482M contract to produce L‑SAM long‑range surface‑to‑air missiles for South Korea

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Germany Eyes Rival to EU’s Iris2 as It Pledges Major ESA Funding at Ministerial At the ESA ministerial in Bremen, Germany signalled plans to back a potential national rival to the European Commission’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity programme and pledged significant funding to ESA, reflecting Berlin’s impatience with current EU approaches to sovereign communications and defence capabilities.

2025-11-28T06:53:50.165527-08:00

Germany Eyes Rival to EU’s Iris2 as It Pledges Major ESA Funding at Ministerial

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ArianeGroup completes successful maiden flight of SyLEx sounding rocket for France's DGA ArianeGroup completed the first launch of SyLEx — the Système de Lancement d’Expériences — on Nov. 28 from the DGA missile test range at Biscarrosse, delivering France a sovereign suborbital sounding-rocket capability. Developed for the DGA since 2021, SyLEx targets scientific experiments and supersonic technology tests.

2025-11-28T03:10:08.354146-08:00

ArianeGroup completes successful maiden flight of SyLEx sounding rocket for France's DGA

Economic Times

India signs Rs 7,995 crore five‑year FMS sustainment deal with US for MH‑60R fleet India's Ministry of Defence signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. government for a five‑year Foreign Military Sales sustainment package for the Indian Navy's MH‑60R fleet, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore. The agreement covers follow‑on supply and support, spares, training and in‑country repair to sustain availability.

2025-11-28T02:38:33.871866-08:00

India signs Rs 7,995 crore five‑year FMS sustainment deal with US for MH‑60R fleet

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Lufthansa pledges to support Bundeswehr in any future crisis, CEO Jens Ritter says Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter said the carrier will be ready to support the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) in any future crisis, framing the commitment as part of the airline’s national responsibility. He told reporters the airline stands prepared to provide assistance and capacity if required.

2025-11-28T01:44:05.925759-08:00

Lufthansa pledges to support Bundeswehr in any future crisis, CEO Jens Ritter says

FlightGlobal

Australia's first AH‑64E Apaches commence flight operations from Townsville The Australian Army has begun flight operations with its first Boeing AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters from Townsville, marking their entry into service and a significant milestone in the force's battlefield aviation capability upgrade. Initial sorties validate safe operations as the type integrates into Australian Army aviation.

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

Australia's first AH‑64E Apaches commence flight operations from Townsville

zona-militar.com

First six Argentine F-16s begin ferry flights from Denmark to Argentina; stop in Zaragoza The first six F-16A/B fighters Argentina bought from Denmark—four two-seat and two single-seat jets—have begun ferry flights to South America. Departing Skrydstrup, the aircraft are flying in two formations with escort and support from a T-99, a Hercules TC-69 and a KC-135R, stopping in Zaragoza and the Canary Islands.

2025-11-27T19:46:41.657134-08:00

First six Argentine F-16s begin ferry flights from Denmark to Argentina; stop in Zaragoza

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Brazilian Air Force fires MBDA Meteor from F‑39E (Gripen E) for first time For the first time, the Brazilian Air Force successfully launched an MBDA Meteor long‑range air‑to‑air missile from an F‑39E (Gripen E) operating from Base Aérea de Natal, firing against a Mirach 100/5 aerial target simulating fighter profiles; the Meteor's range was cited at at least 100 km.

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

Brazilian Air Force fires MBDA Meteor from F‑39E (Gripen E) for first time

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