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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer KC-390 Certified for In‑Flight Refuelling with Brazilian Gripen E

FlightGlobal reports: The Brazilian air force, Embraer and Saab have completed a certification flight-test campaign to clear the Gripen E for in-flight refuelling operations with the KC-390 tanker.

2025-11-14T04:26:13.060937-08:00

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Last Updated: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, 4:28 AM PST

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Aircraft Carrier   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Associated Press • David Rising

Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship

By Associated Press: China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076. This comes just a week after commissioning its latest aircraft carrier, part of a rapid naval modernization effort.

Also: The Independent, Toronto Star and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-11-14T00:33:16.408637-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RUSI: Targeted Western Sanctions Could Cripple Production of Russia’s Su-35 and Su-57 Fighters

By FlightGlobal: Analysis by the Royal United Services Institute identifies vulnerabilities in Russia's fighter aircraft supply chain that could be exploited through targeted Western sanctions to disrupt production of types including the Sukhoi Su-35 and Su-57.

2025-11-14T01:36:51.173753-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Clears $330M FMS for Taiwan — Spares for F-16, F-CK-1 and C-130 to Boost Readiness

By FlightGlobal: The USA has approved a potential $330 million Foreign Military Sales contract covering spare parts for Taiwan's F-16 fighters, F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighters and C-130 transports, aimed at improving operational readiness amid increased regional tensions.

Also: ANI News Agency and taiwannews.com.tw
2025-11-13T23:58:12.372501-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

France Publishes First Images of Upgraded ASMPA‑R Nuclear Standoff Missile After Second Successful Test

By Aviation Week: France has published images of its newly-upgraded ASMPA-R nuclear-tipped standoff missile for the first time, following a successful second firing.

Also: Janes, The Aviationist, India Defense News and Army Recognition
2025-11-13T10:06:23.428554-08:00
China   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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New York Times • Edward Wong; Eric Schmitt

Pentagon Warns China Could Target F-35 Technology if U.S. Sells Jets to Saudi Arabia

By New York Times: A Pentagon intelligence report says China could try to acquire advanced F-35 technology in Saudi Arabia if the Trump administration sells jets to the kingdom.

Also: Times of India, Jerusalem Post, Seeking Alpha and al-monitor.com
2025-11-13T13:14:25.929343-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Abhinav Parmar

Saab in talks with Canada, Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets, Globe and Mail reports

By Reuters: Swedish defense company Saab is in talks with the Canadian government and Bombardier to build its Gripen fighter jet under license in Canada, which is expected to create 10,000 jobs in the country, CEO Micael Johansson told the Globe and Mail on Thursday.

Also: Air Data News and CTV News
2025-11-13T13:49:53.701945-08:00