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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 5:08 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Indra and EDGE to form joint venture for loitering munitions
By FlightGlobal: Spanish defence contractor Indra and UAE-based EDGE have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture for developing and manufacturing loitering munitions in Spain, leveraging Indra's industrial footprint and EDGE's munitions expertise.
(FR) LIVE, War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron Meet at Villacoublay Air Base
By lemonde.fr: Lors d’une cérémonie organisée ce matin sur la base aérienne de Villacoublay, les deux présidents ont signé une déclaration d’intention qui porte sur « la coopération relative à l’acquisition par l’Ukraine d’équipements de défense français », dont une centaine de Rafale.
Breaking Defense
Zelenskyy says Ukraine could buy up to 100 French Rafale fighters
Leeham News
Embraer E195‑E2 Sales Rise; KC‑390 Tanker‑Transport Gains Traction
By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Sales of Embraer’s E195-E2 have taken off this year after a long period of stagnation.
DefenseNews.com
• Rudy Ruitenberg
ICEYE positions SAR constellation as Europe’s independent tactical space‑intelligence backbone
By DefenseNews.com: The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Rohde & Schwarz Takes Stake in Orbint to Advance Space-Based SIGINT Capabilities
By SpaceWatch Global: The technology company Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
General Atomics displays YFQ-42A CCA candidate in Middle East for first time
By FlightGlobal: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is showcasing its candidate for the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) requirement for the first time in the Middle East.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Bombardier Defense eyes Middle East opportunities for Global 6500
By FlightGlobal: Bombardier Defense identifies significant Middle East opportunities for military-configured Global 6500 aircraft, citing the platform's optimal size and capabilities for modern mission systems as sensor miniaturisation enables business jets to perform roles previously requiring larger aircraft.
