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Reuters

Russia's suspected 'hybrid war' puts European air defences to the test

Reuters reports: Russia's drone incursions and airspace violation of European NATO countries has increased since September.

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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 11:08 PM PST

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Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

Saudi Request to Buy Up to 48 F‑35s Clears Key Pentagon Hurdle Ahead of Crown Prince Visit

By Reuters: The Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, two sources familiar with the matter said.

2025-11-04T13:12:30.257558-08:00
Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

US Space Force Nears Fielding of Three Remote‑Controlled Counter‑Space Jammers Targeting Chinese, Russian ISR Satellites

By Bloomberg: The US military is close to fielding two new weapons designed to temporally jam Chinese and Russian intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites, giving the Pentagon three counter-space capabilities, according to new Space Force data.

2025-11-04T09:14:27.342889-08:00
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Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

NATO must innovate like Ukraine or risk losing a fight with Russia: Swedish official

By Breaking Defense: What has been observed in Ukraine is a “masterclass in accelerated adaptation” and a clear sign that the “side that learns fastest wins," Commander of the Swedish Air Force Jonas Wikman said.

2025-11-04T11:36:41.606480-08:00
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DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

Netherlands considers joint European production of Raytheon’s AIM-120 (AMRAAM)

By DefenseNews.com: The bilateral cooperation is the first step towards joint production of the AIM-120 with a European NATO partner, according to the Dutch government.

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