The Aviationist
• Rin Sakurai
The Aviationist
• Rin Sakurai
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 5:25 AM PDT
2025-10-28T05:25:54.211512-07:00 2025-10-28T05:25:54.211512-07:00 (2025-10-28T05:25:54.211512-07:00)
Event
Aircraft Carrier
Policy & Regulation
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
❗️
politico.eu
• Sophia Cai
Trump rallies aboard aircraft carrier, tying trade agenda to military goals
By politico.eu: The president brought signature elements of his campaign events, and announced a $10 billion Toyota commitment in the US.
Wall Street Journal
Trump Hails Golden Era in Japan Relations
DefenseNews.com
• Linus Höller
Russian heavy cargo aircraft makes multi-stop flight to Caracas, using circuitous routing to avoid Western airspace amid US–Venezuela tensions
By DefenseNews.com: The multi-stop journey is emblematic of the circuitous routes used to avoid Western airspace or possible cargo inspections in unfriendly countries.
Europe
Military Aircraft Procurement
Orders
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
❗️
ch-aviation
German Navy receives first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (Boeing 737-800ER)
By ch-aviation: The German Navy (Deutsche Marine) took delivery of its first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, based on the B737-800(ER) platform, on October 1. 63+01 (msn...
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Kratos and Lockheed Martin in South Korean defence partnerships
By FlightGlobal: US defence contractors Kratos and Lockheed Martin have established strategic partnerships with South Korean aerospace companies, focusing on manned-unmanned teaming technologies and maintenance capabilities.
Aircraft Carrier
Helicopter
North America
Accident
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
❗️
The War Zone
• Howard Altman
MH‑60R and F/A‑18F Crash Into South China Sea Off USS Nimitz; Fuel Contamination Cited as Possible Cause
By The War Zone: An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed into the South China Sea within a half-hour of each other on Sunday.
Supply Chain
Europe
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
❗️
Aviation Week
• Tony Osborne
Airbus and AED Cluster Team Up to Lead Eurofighter Bid for Portugal
By Aviation Week: Airbus is to lead the charge in a sales campaign for the Eurofighter in Portugal.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
Gogo to Supply Multi-Orbit Airborne Satcom to a US Agency
By Via Satellite: SD Government (SDG), part of Gogo, has won a new contract to deliver multi-band, multi-orbit airborne global satellite communications to a U.S. government agency.
Corporate Jet Investor
Gogo’s SD Government wins $3 billion US government satellite‑communications contract
businessjetinteriorsinternational.com
