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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)  
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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.

Also: Newsweek, Stars and Stripes and Yomiuri Japan News
2025-10-28T03:37:36.417383-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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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.

2025-10-27T22:16:53.826017-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Helicopter   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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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.

2025-10-27T16:12:22.352149-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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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.

2025-10-27T14:10:00.401947-07:00
Eurofighter   Israel   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The Aviationist • Kai Greet

UK and Turkey sign £38bn deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons during Starmer visit to Ankara

By The Aviationist: The agreement was signed as the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Ankara and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while touring.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Reuters, Air Data News, Shephard Media, asdnews.com, Aviation A2Z, Daily Sabah, Sky News, The Independent, Moneycontrol.com, South China Morning Post and 27 more
2025-10-27T10:14:32.822175-07:00