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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

U.S. military to test autonomous Cessna Caravan air ambulance in Morocco

A U.S. military demonstration in Morocco will test an uncrewed Cessna Caravan configured for casualty evacuation. The trial explores whether autonomous aircraft can support medical rescue operations in remote or difficult-to-reach locations, with potential relevance beyond the demonstration site.

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2026-11-11T09:55:26.683900-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Dronamics, Hensoldt demonstrate Black Swan’s potential as uncrewed AEW asset

By FlightGlobal: Companies pledge to advance their collaboration 'towards operational deployment'.

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2026-11-11T08:45:42.045704-08:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors

CNBC • Davis Giangiulio

JPMorgan upgrades this aerospace stock after earnings beat

By CNBC: The bank upgraded the aerospace and defense company to overweight from neutral.

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2026-11-11T08:05:43.591792-08:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Democrats Have Their Eyes on Golden Dome and SpaceX

By Bloomberg: New Congress will likely push back against Musk’s company and Trump’s missile shield Expand Senator-elect Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Ohio, right, and Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan, a Democrat from Minnesota, center, during new member orientation on Capitol Hill on Nov.

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2026-11-11T08:04:56.987342-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Last Surviving WASP Member to Join International Air & Space Hall of Fame

By Flying Magazine: WWII WASP aviator Nell ‘Mickey’ Stevenson Bright, 105, will be honored at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on November 21.

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2026-11-11T07:34:56.227996-08:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Saab expands Gripen production network with Portuguese supplier Vangest

By Air Data News: New agreement covers eight aircraft components as Sweden's fighter manufacturer seeks a potential Swedish defense manufacturer Saab has signed an agreement with Portuguese aerospace supplier Vangest to industrialize eight complex components for the Gripen E/F fighter jet.

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2026-11-11T07:35:38.482063-08:00

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Bloomberg • Michael Nienaber

German Army Bans Chinese Drones and Cars From Military Bases

By Bloomberg: Germany’s military banned Chinese-made drones used for training purposes and prohibited certain vehicles from bases after a counterintelligence assessment showed that data was potentially being collected and disseminated, people familiar with the matter said.

djirumor.com

German Military Bans DJI Drones Again After Its 2023 Ban Didn't Stick

India Defense News

Germany Ends Military Use of Chinese-Made Drones Amid Security Concerns

Also: Seeking Alpha, The Guardian and militarnyi.com

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2026-11-11T06:04:58.875812-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

SpaceX to study options to bridge commercial and military satellite networks

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Also: defence-blog.com and newspaceeconomy.ca

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2026-11-11T06:25:42.024232-08:00

U.S. military to test autonomous Cessna Caravan air ambulance in Morocco

Dronamics, Hensoldt demonstrate Black Swan’s potential as uncrewed AEW asset

JPMorgan upgrades this aerospace stock after earnings beat

Democrats Have Their Eyes on Golden Dome and SpaceX

Last Surviving WASP Member to Join International Air & Space Hall of Fame

Saab expands Gripen production network with Portuguese supplier Vangest

German Army Bans Chinese Drones and Cars From Military Bases

German Military Bans DJI Drones Again After Its 2023 Ban Didn't Stick

Germany Ends Military Use of Chinese-Made Drones Amid Security Concerns

SpaceX to study options to bridge commercial and military satellite networks

Autonomous Cessna Caravan Air Ambulance To Be Tested By U.S. Military

Dronamics, Hensoldt demonstrate Black Swan’s potential as uncrewed AEW asset

JPMorgan upgrades this aerospace stock after earnings beat

Democrats Have Their Eyes on Golden Dome and SpaceX

Last Surviving WASP Member to Join International Air & Space Hall of Fame

Saab expands Gripen production network with Portuguese supplier Vangest

Ukraine firm Fire Point hopes for extension of Starshield coverage beyond Ukraine's borders

Greece signs follow-on order for Shield AI’s V-Bat

Poland revives MiG-29 transfer to Ukraine in drone technology deal

Israel’s Rafael unveils new, larger cruise missile dubbed Super Ice

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

Pentagon backs Rocket Lab’s Neutron expansion as Electra wins USAF test contract and France funds €1.5B-plus military satellite

France awards Airbus and Thales €1.5B+ contract for next-generation military imaging satellites

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