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Wall Street Journal • Dov Lieber

U.S. approves F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli objections and Pentagon warnings

President Trump has approved the sale of stealth-capable F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Saudi Arabia, a move that would make Riyadh the first Arab recipient of America's most advanced fighter. The decision drew Israeli objections and a Pentagon warning that China could seek sensitive F-35 technology.

2025-11-19T04:27:52.935405-08:00

Politico

Trump, Saudi crown prince unveil Strategic Defense Agreement including proposed F‑35 sales and nearly 300 US tanks

2025-11-17T13:37:40.947509-08:00

Aviation Week

Morocco orders 10 Airbus H225M Caracals for combat search‑and‑rescue, replacing Puma

2025-11-18T00:40:31.902157-08:00

FlightGlobal

Bell sees rising civil helicopter demand in Middle East and Africa driven by military cross‑sales

2025-11-17T23:58:37.882361-08:00

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Breaking Defense

Russia offers unrestricted Su-57E tech transfer, licensed production and Indian-missile integration at Dubai Airshow Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s December visit, Russia unveiled an unprecedented Su-57E export package at Dubai Airshow 2025: unrestricted full-spectrum technology transfer, licensed production and integration of Indian-origin missiles, backed by aerobatic displays and claims the type is now in serial production with Ukraine combat lessons applied.

2025-11-19T11:07:21.055288-08:00

Russia offers unrestricted Su-57E tech transfer, licensed production and Indian-missile integration at Dubai Airshow

Breaking Defense

Lockheed to keep F-35 production rate steady to support suppliers, exec says Lockheed Martin will hold F-35 production steady to support supplier stability, executive Steve Sheehy said. "It's not just a single issue," he added, saying the decision aims to keep suppliers operating at a steady rate and avoid disruptive rate changes amid modernization and supply‑chain pressures.

2025-11-19T07:20:13.321050-08:00

Lockheed to keep F-35 production rate steady to support suppliers, exec says

Vertical Mag

Skyrise Leasing to acquire 12 UH‑60 Black Hawks in deal with Helicopter Alliance; deliveries set for 2026–27 Helicopter Alliance has signed an agreement with newly formed lessor Skyrise Leasing for the acquisition of 12 Sikorsky UH‑60 Black Hawk helicopters, with deliveries scheduled across 2026 and 2027. The transaction marks an early fleet commitment by the new leasing entrant in military rotorcraft.

2025-11-19T05:31:50.578228-08:00

Skyrise Leasing to acquire 12 UH‑60 Black Hawks in deal with Helicopter Alliance; deliveries set for 2026–27

Air & Space Forces Mag

Pratt & Whitney wins $1.2B sustainment contract for F100 engines powering F-15 and F-16 fleets Pratt & Whitney has won a $1.2 billion contract to sustain the F100 turbofan engine fleet that powers legacy F-15 and F-16 fighters. The award covers maintenance, spares and long-term support work intended to preserve engine serviceability and fleet readiness for older tactical aircraft.

2025-11-19T05:11:25.396726-08:00

Pratt & Whitney wins $1.2B sustainment contract for F100 engines powering F-15 and F-16 fleets

Wall Street Journal

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U.S. approves F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli objections and Pentagon warnings President Trump has approved the sale of stealth-capable F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Saudi Arabia, a move that would make Riyadh the first Arab recipient of America's most advanced fighter. The decision drew Israeli objections and a Pentagon warning that China could seek sensitive F-35 technology.

2025-11-19T04:27:52.935405-08:00

U.S. approves F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli objections and Pentagon warnings

FlightGlobal

ASELSAN deepens Gulf partnerships and showcases avionics, radar and precision‑guided systems at Dubai Airshow 2025 At Dubai Airshow 2025 ASELSAN made a high‑profile solo debut, showcasing avionics, electro‑optical sensors, radar and precision‑guided systems while signing multiple contracts and memoranda of understanding with Gulf partners to deepen its regional defence industrial footprint.

2025-11-19T03:33:23.737992-08:00

ASELSAN deepens Gulf partnerships and showcases avionics, radar and precision‑guided systems at Dubai Airshow 2025

Aviation Week

Su‑75 'Checkmate' prototype nears first flight as Sukhoi starts bench tests and pitches jet at Dubai Airshow Rostec says the first Su‑75 'Checkmate' prototype is closing in on its maiden flight, as Sukhoi begins bench tests and presents the light fifth‑generation fighter to international buyers at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Moscow and Belarus are also exploring joint production and an export variant.

2025-11-19T00:19:41.537444-08:00

Su‑75 'Checkmate' prototype nears first flight as Sukhoi starts bench tests and pitches jet at Dubai Airshow

Times of India

UAE unveils Badr-250, first fully Emirati-designed light attack aircraft, at Dubai Airshow 2025 The UAE unveiled the Badr-250 at Dubai Airshow 2025 — the first fully Emirati‑designed light attack aircraft. The type is presented as a multi‑role platform, showcasing advanced aviation technologies and capabilities, including avionics, propulsion and weapons‑integration alongside published performance specifications.

2025-11-18T22:26:41.820765-08:00

UAE unveils Badr-250, first fully Emirati-designed light attack aircraft, at Dubai Airshow 2025

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