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Vertical Mag • News Release

Garmin G5000H selected to modernize Brazilian Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk avionics

Vertical Mag reports: The G5000H cockpit is instrument flight rules (IFR) certified and delivers the capabilities military operators need through its modular open systems architecture design.

2025-12-02T10:53:24.976577-08:00

Today In Defense

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)

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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.

Aviation Week

Leonardo’s Proteus Uncrewed Helicopter Begins Ground Tests

Janes

Leonardo's Proteus RWUAS completes ground runs ahead of UK Royal Navy flight trials

Also: UK Defence Journal and 6 more

2025-12-02T08:07:19.376417-08:00

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Reuters • Anna Koper

Embraer and Poland's PGZ sign defence, aviation cooperation deals

By Reuters: Brazil's Embraer has signed cooperation deals in the aviation and defence sectors with five companies owned by Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), the Polish holding company said.

2025-12-02T08:26:39.970296-08:00

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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

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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.

FlightGlobal

Daher’s TBM-based EyePulse uncrewed turboprop completes first flight

flightlineweekly.com

Daher’s EyePulse MALE Drone Takes Flight

Also: AeroTime

2025-12-01T23:19:56.434394-08:00

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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….

Air Data News

Embraer KC-390 Millennium makes first visit to AMMROC in Al Ain, boosting regional MRO collaboration

2025-12-01T09:05:35.962173-08:00

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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.