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aerotelegraph.com

Germany clears budget path for 16 additional Airbus A400M transports

Germany has moved closer to ordering 16 more A400M military transports after the Bundestag Budget Committee approved amendments to the proposed 2027 defense budget and Bundeswehr special fund. The Defense Ministry says the country plans to buy the aircraft in a tactical configuration, providing new prospective work for the A400M production line.

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2026-11-15T01:54:38.613762-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

Italy says it backs Germany joining next-generation fighter jet project

By Reuters: Italy said on Saturday it fully supported Germany's participation in the Global ​Combat Air Programme to develop a next-generation ‌fighter jet, rejecting media reports that Rome had sought to block Berlin from joining.

realcleardefense.com

Europe’s Rearmament Paradox

2026-11-14T06:05:34.784391-08:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Syria recovers second Il-76 linked to Assad regime's final days

By Air Data News: Syria has recovered an Ilyushin Il-76T that left Damascus for Libya just four days before the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government, becoming the second Syrian heavy transport returned to the country after being flown abroad during the regime's final days.

2026-11-14T06:45:39.882276-08:00
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

B-21 Raider Has Released Its First Weapon

By The War Zone: Beginning weapons testing is the latest milestone for the B-21, but its schedule is tight with the Air Force still aiming to declare the Raider operational next year.

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2026-11-13T09:28:27.783499-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Suspected Drones Over RAF Lakenheath Just Triggered Security Response: U.S. Air Force (Updated)

By The War Zone: The scare comes after some USAF aircraft were evacuated from England and the threat level at bases has been raised. Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our articles in Google results.

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2026-11-13T13:04:28.733961-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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SpaceNews.com • Mustafa Bilal

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

By SpaceNews.com: A military that relies on a foreign company for its satellite communications gives up a great degree of control over its own operations.

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2026-11-12T06:20:43.442960-08:00
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Wall Street Journal • Maya Davis, Robbie Gramer

Democrats Order Musk to Preserve Records Over Ukraine Starlink Access

By Wall Street Journal: Democratic senators have told Elon Musk to preserve all records related to SpaceX’s restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its Starlink and Starshield satellite services, according to a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

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2026-11-13T16:28:12.044772-08:00