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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

Reuters

Boeing union says senate members urge CEO Ortberg to negotiate in good faith

2025-11-04T12:59:19.013383-08:00

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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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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

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

GlobalAir.com

Jetcraft launches division to source and prep pre‑owned aircraft for defense, government and special missions Jetcraft has launched a division dedicated to sourcing and preparing pre‑owned aircraft for defense, government and special‑mission operators. The unit will identify, acquire and outfit suitable business and transport airframes to deliver ready‑to‑field platforms for surveillance, transport and other government roles.

2025-11-10T14:00:39.220404-08:00

Jetcraft launches division to source and prep pre‑owned aircraft for defense, government and special missions

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Boeing offers revised deal with higher ratification bonus to end St. Louis strike Boeing on Monday presented a revised contract offer to the union representing more than 3,200 striking workers at its St. Louis–area plants, proposing a larger ratification bonus and other revisions intended to end the walkout and resume stalled operations.

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

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

New York Times

Neros raises $121M and wins U.S. Army contract to scale military drones Neros, a startup founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, closed a $121 million funding round and secured a U.S. Army contract to scale production and field tactical drones. The capital and contract accelerate its entry into defense markets and underscore investor interest in small combat-capable UAVs.

2025-11-10T09:36:18.884232-08:00

Neros raises $121M and wins U.S. Army contract to scale military drones

Janes

Azerbaijan inducts China–Pakistan JF-17 Thunder fighters after Baku flypast Azerbaijan has formally inducted China/Pakistan-built PAC/CAC JF-17 Thunder fighters into its air force, confirming acceptance of at least five jets after they performed a flypast over Baku on 9 November; the type was unveiled in a formal handover ceremony to enter service.

2025-11-10T07:00:18.785603-08:00

Azerbaijan inducts China–Pakistan JF-17 Thunder fighters after Baku flypast

Janes

Germany's first P-8A Poseidon arrives in Berlin, beginning P-3C Orion replacement Germany's first Boeing P-8A Poseidon arrived at Berlin‑Brandenburg airport on 7 November, initiating a fleet modernisation to replace the Bundeswehr's retired P‑3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. Eight P‑8As are due to enter service by 2029, strengthening NATO maritime patrol and anti‑submarine capabilities.

2025-11-10T04:15:38.272601-08:00

Germany's first P-8A Poseidon arrives in Berlin, beginning P-3C Orion replacement

Associated Press

China commissions third carrier Fujian, state media says more (including nuclear) carriers possible China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered service, becoming the third in the country's fleet. State media says Beijing can produce additional carriers, including nuclear-powered vessels, a development that signals a push to expand the PLAN's carrier force.

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

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

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