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Dubai Airshow 2025: UAE unveils giant Space Pavilion as unresolved defence deals turn the show into a strategic pitch forum

Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with the UAE unveiling its largest-ever Space Pavilion, while several major defence contracts remain unconfirmed as global suppliers — from the US and Europe to Turkey and Russia — jockey for Middle Eastern procurement opportunities, making the show a focal point for defence, space and commercial outreach.

2025-11-10T19:13:03.180102-08:00

Reuters

Boeing offers revised deal with higher ratification bonus to end St. Louis strike

2025-11-10T09:56:47.656415-08:00

defence-blog.com

Russia showcases Su‑57 internal weapons bays and Kh‑58 missiles in export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025

2025-11-09T04:51:49.357424-08:00

Associated Press

China commissions third carrier Fujian, state media says more (including nuclear) carriers possible

2025-11-10T00:26:00.385829-08:00

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Airbus Defence workers urge end to Dassault partnership in €100bn FCAS programme Airbus Defence workers have urged the company to end its partnership with Dassault on the €100bn Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, citing internal disputes over governance and industrial workshare. The move intensifies scrutiny of the Franco‑German‑Spanish collaboration delivering Europe’s next‑generation combat system.

2025-11-12T08:15:56.296641-08:00

Airbus Defence workers urge end to Dassault partnership in €100bn FCAS programme

Reuters

UK court refuses appeal over lawful indirect export of F-35 components to Israel A UK court has refused a Palestinian rights group's request to appeal a ruling that found Britain lawfully permitted the indirect export of F‑35 components to Israel, despite accepting evidence the parts could be used in ways that breach international humanitarian law.

2025-11-12T04:25:59.830669-08:00

UK court refuses appeal over lawful indirect export of F-35 components to Israel

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Aerodata unveils AeroForce X: German MALE UAS with 40‑hour endurance, 1.3t payload and ITAR‑free export potential Aerodata has unveiled the AeroForce X, a German-developed MALE unmanned aerial system tailored for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with up to 40 hours endurance and a 1.3‑ton payload. Aerodata positions the platform as ITAR‑free to broaden export options outside U.S. regulatory constraints.

2025-11-12T01:55:46.950923-08:00

Aerodata unveils AeroForce X: German MALE UAS with 40‑hour endurance, 1.3t payload and ITAR‑free export potential

Reuters

BAE Systems says Turkish Typhoon and Norwegian Type 26 work underpin up to 11% operating profit growth BAE Systems, Britain’s largest defence contractor, said sustained demand — including a major Turkish Eurofighter Typhoon order and work tied to Norway’s Type 26 frigate programme — underpins a forecast to grow operating profit by as much as 11% in the current financial year.

2025-11-11T23:42:44.353054-08:00

BAE Systems says Turkish Typhoon and Norwegian Type 26 work underpin up to 11% operating profit growth

AINonline

UAE 80‑Aircraft Rafale Deal Spurs Global Resurgence for Dassault A landmark UAE order for 80 Dassault Rafale fighters has sparked renewed international interest in the French combat jet. The deal has prompted fresh export enquiries and raises expectations of increased production and support activity for Dassault and its suppliers across Europe and the Middle East.

2025-11-11T22:17:01.552475-08:00

UAE 80‑Aircraft Rafale Deal Spurs Global Resurgence for Dassault

Air Data News

Embraer adds counter‑UAS capability to A‑29 Super Tucano Embraer announced an upgrade to the A‑29 Super Tucano that adds counter‑drone/counter‑UAS capabilities, expanding its mission set to detect, track and defeat modern unmanned aerial threats. The enhancement targets customers seeking a cost‑effective, combat‑proven platform for close‑in air defence and counter‑UAS operations.

2025-11-11T14:20:23.339834-08:00

Embraer adds counter‑UAS capability to A‑29 Super Tucano

Air Data News

Embraer starts production of first C-390 Millennium for the Netherlands at Gavião Peixoto Embraer has started production of the first C-390 Millennium tactical transport for the Netherlands at its Gavião Peixoto facility in Brazil, the company said. The move marks the first build milestone for the Dutch procurement and advances Embraer's C-390 programme toward serial manufacture.

2025-11-11T08:49:07.821180-08:00

Embraer starts production of first C-390 Millennium for the Netherlands at Gavião Peixoto

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Myanmar becomes first export operator of Russia's Mil Mi-38T as junta inducts three Mi-38Ts and Chinese Y-8 transports Myanmar's military government has become the first export customer for Russia's Mil Mi-38T, commissioning three Mi-38T assault transport helicopters on Nov. 7 in a Nay Pyi Taw ceremony. The inductions included Chinese Y-8 airlifters and VIP helicopters, underlining continued Russian and Chinese arms supply.

2025-11-11T05:11:32.878155-08:00

Myanmar becomes first export operator of Russia's Mil Mi-38T as junta inducts three Mi-38Ts and Chinese Y-8 transports

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