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aerotelegraph.com

Germany clears budget path for 16 additional Airbus A400M military transports

The Bundestag’s Budget Committee approved amendments to the proposed 2027 defense budget and Bundeswehr special-fund plan, enabling Germany to move toward buying 16 more A400Ms. The tactical-configured aircraft are intended to replace older examples, giving Airbus’s order-short production line a potential source of new work.

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2026-11-15T01:54:38.613762-08:00
aviation   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Syria recovers second Il-76 linked to Assad regime's final days

By Air Data News: Syria has recovered an Ilyushin Il-76T that left Damascus for Libya just four days before the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government, becoming the second Syrian heavy transport returned to the country after being flown abroad during the regime's final days.

2026-11-14T06:45:39.882276-08:00
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

B-21 Raider Has Released Its First Weapon

By The War Zone: Beginning weapons testing is the latest milestone for the B-21, but its schedule is tight with the Air Force still aiming to declare the Raider operational next year.

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2026-11-13T09:28:27.783499-08:00
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Reuters

Italy says it backs Germany joining next-generation fighter jet project

By Reuters: Italy said on Saturday it fully supported Germany's participation in the Global ​Combat Air Programme to develop a next-generation ‌fighter jet, rejecting media reports that Rome had sought to block Berlin from joining.

realcleardefense.com

Europe’s Rearmament Paradox

2026-11-14T06:05:34.784391-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Suspected Drones Over RAF Lakenheath Just Triggered Security Response: U.S. Air Force (Updated)

By The War Zone: The scare comes after some USAF aircraft were evacuated from England and the threat level at bases has been raised. Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our articles in Google results.

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2026-11-13T13:04:28.733961-08:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Wall Street Journal • Maya Davis, Robbie Gramer

Democrats Order Musk to Preserve Records Over Ukraine Starlink Access

By Wall Street Journal: Democratic senators have told Elon Musk to preserve all records related to SpaceX’s restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its Starlink and Starshield satellite services, according to a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

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2026-11-13T16:28:12.044772-08:00