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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, 6:10 AM PST
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Reuters
European defence stocks drop over 3% amid signs of U.S.-led push to end Russia-Ukraine war
By Reuters: European aerospace and defence stocks fell more than 3% on Wednesday on signs of a fresh U.S.-led push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which also lifted Ukraine's government bonds.
Reuters
Airbus chairman René Obermann urges European states to acquire tactical nuclear weapons in response to Russian Iskander deployments in Kaliningrad
By Reuters: Airbus chairman Rene Obermann has called on European countries to acquire tactical nuclear weapons in response to the threat posed by Russian Iskander missiles deployed at Kaliningrad that can carry nuclear warheads.
Vertical Mag
Helicopter Alliance and Skyrise Leasing to acquire 12 UH‑60 Black Hawk helicopters; deliveries slated for 2026–27
By Vertical Mag: The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027.
Aviation Week
• Tony Osborne
MBDA, Fly‑R and Tawazun Council to develop loitering munitions in UAE
By Aviation Week: MBDA plans to develop loitering munitions in the UAE through a partnership with French startup Fly-R and the Tawazun Council for Defense Enablement.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Aselsan eyes Gulf expansion after signing UAE pacts as it debuts solo at Dubai Airshow
By FlightGlobal: Fast-growing Aselsan is making a high-profile first solo appearance at a Dubai air show, with the Turkish company exhibiting just a fraction of its broad portfolio of aerospace products.
military.africa
ASELSAN showcases avionics, radar and precision‑guided systems while deepening Gulf partnerships at Dubai Airshow 2025
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ASELSAN strengthens strategic partnerships at Dubai Airshow 2025 | Defense Arabia
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
CAE targets growth in Middle East defence training business
By FlightGlobal: CAE is setting its sights on continued success in the Middle East, with the training specialist looking to draw on its long experience in the region.
Bloomberg
• Luca Casiraghi; Alberto Brambilla
Davide Leone Boosts SES Stake, Backs Defense Pivot Despite Earnings Setback
By Bloomberg: Hedge fund manager Davide Leone boosted his stake in SES SA this year, wagering the satellite company’s strategic shift toward defense will unlock long-term value — a thesis that still stands, even after its latest earnings setback.
