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Janes

Myanmar junta becomes first export customer for Russia's Mil Mi-38T assault transport helicopter

Janes reports: Myanmar has emerged as the first export customer of the Russian Mil Mi-38T assault transport helicopter after the military government (State Security and Peace...

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 2:35 AM PST

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Reuters

BAE Systems says strong demand underpins profit outlook

By Reuters: British defence group BAE Systems' projected profit growth this year is underpinned by sustained demand that includes orders from Turkey for Typhoon fighter jets and Norway for Type 26 frigates, it said on Wednesday.

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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press • James Brooks

This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers

By Associated Press: Drone warfare exploded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Europe as a whole is on high alert after mysterious drone intrusions into NATO’s airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September.

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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Air Data News • JCC; Ricardo Meier

Embraer adds counter‑drone/counter‑UAS capabilities to A‑29 Super Tucano

By Air Data News: Embraer announced on Tuesday an expansion of the A-29 Super Tucano turboprop’s mission capabilities, introducing new features to support combat.

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Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

European leaders at Global MilSatCom urge unified military satcom framework to boost interoperability and procurement

By Via Satellite: The growing role of satellites in defense was one of the key themes of Global MilSatCom, with leaders from the German Federal Armed Forces, Swiss Armed Forces and the European Space Agency (ESA) sharing insight into the state of play in Europe and what needs to be done next.

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Aircraft Carrier   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Phil Stewart

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Latin America, Heightening Tensions with Venezuela

By Reuters: This dramatically escalates a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela.

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