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Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 10:55 AM PST

2025-12-02T10:55:38.476661-08:00 2025-12-02T10:55:38.476661-08:00 (2025-12-02T10:55:38.476661-08:00)

UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Leonardo’s AW09-based Proteus completes ground runs, set for first flight with UK Royal Navy

By FlightGlobal: Leonardo Helicopters has edged a step closer to flying its AW09-based Proteus technology demonstrator for the UK Royal Navy, with the unmanned aircraft having successfully undergone its first ground runs.

Also: UK Defence Journal and 6 more
2025-12-02T08:07:19.376417-08:00
Saudi Arabia   MRO   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Approves $1.45B in FMS for Saudi Helicopter Support and Bahrain F‑16 Sustainment

By FlightGlobal: The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has cleared potential foreign military sales worth $1.45 billion, including $1 billion for Saudi Arabian helicopter spares and training services, plus $445 million for Bahrain F-16 fighter sustainment.

Also: Vertical Mag, govconwire.com and aa.com.tr
2025-12-02T00:22:53.022559-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Aviation Week • Thierry Dubois

Daher Flies TBM‑Derived MALE UAV Demonstrator to Showcase Autonomous Flight Capability

By Aviation Week: Daher has tested a modified TBM turboprop single to demonstrate autonomous flight capability.

Also: AeroTime
2025-12-01T23:19:56.434394-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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opex360.com • Laurent Lagneau

(FR) The Ministry of Armed Forces Confirms India's Interest in the Rafale F5

By opex360.com: Lancé en 2018 - soit après l'acquisition de trente-six chasseurs-bombardiers Rafale auprès de la France - et visant à doter la force aérienne indienne de.

2025-12-01T10:46:33.187084-08:00
MRO   Middle East   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
forcaaerea.com.br

(PT) KC-390 visits AMMROC facilities

By forcaaerea.com.br: O KC-390 Millennium fez sua visita inaugural às instalações da AMMROC em Al Ain, marcando um passo importante na expansão da cooperação da Embraer nas áreas de defesa e aeroespacial nos Emirados Ár….

2025-12-01T09:05:35.962173-08:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

How the Ukraine war has (and has not) changed the helicopter’s role in combat

By FlightGlobal: Significant Russian helicopter losses in the early months of the Russia-Ukraine war have led many to proclaim the end of rotary-wing aviation in combat, but a former US Army general and Bell executive argues it was just bad tactics and poor planning.

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