Today In Defense
Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 2:38 PM PST
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The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
China’s Large R6000 Uncrewed Tiltrotor Is Now In Flight Testing
By The War Zone: China's United Aircraft is presenting the R6000 as well-suited for civilian tasks, but there is obvious military potential for the design.
Breaking Defense
• Agnes Helou
General Atomics says Saudi Arabia may buy up to 200 collaborative combat aircraft plus MQ-9s
By Breaking Defense: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems could ink a deal that includes up to 200 drone wingmen known as collaborative combat aircraft (CCA).
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
U.S.-China Commission urges Congress to create quantum-tech initiative and boost Space Force funding to counter China
By Breaking Defense: The 2025 annual US-China Commission report also urges lawmakers bolster funding to the US Space Force to establish "space superiority" against the PLA.
FlightGlobal
• Exclusive partner Honeywell
EDGE Platforms & Systems president Khaled Al Zaabi on products, partnerships and expansion
By FlightGlobal: EDGE's Platforms & Systems cluster is behind some of the group's leading products and brands and is central to its partnerships and organic expansion, says its president Khaled Al Zaabi.
Aviation Week
• Tony Osborne
Royal Moroccan Air Force Orders Airbus H225M Heavy Helicopter in Rotary‑Wing Modernization
By Aviation Week: The Royal Moroccan Air Force has ordered the Airbus H225M twin-engine heavy helicopter as part of an ongoing modernization drive.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
Ukraine’s 'Vampire' Interceptor Boosts Effectiveness of Heavy Bomber Drone Against Russia
By AINonline: New interceptor complements the most-used Ukrainian heavy bomber drone.
AINonline
• David Donald
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Aims Vectis CCA at International Market
By AINonline: The first example of the Vectis is in build and due to fly in 2027.
