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Reuters

Airbus chairman René Obermann urges European states to acquire tactical nuclear weapons in response to Russian Iskander deployments in Kaliningrad

Reuters reports: 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.

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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.

AeroTime

Tawazun, MBDA and FLY‑R to localize missile production in UAE, co‑develop AI loitering munition and build thermal‑battery plant

2025-11-18T14:24:34.210524-08:00

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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

2025-11-19T03:33:23.737992-08:00

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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.

2025-11-19T02:34:58.304077-08:00

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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.

2025-11-19T02:01:06.603361-08:00

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Reuters • Lidia Kelly

Poland Scrambles Jets After Russian Strikes Near Border; Allied Aircraft Deployed

By Reuters: Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Wednesday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland, armed forces of the NATO-member country said.

Washington Post

Poland scrambles jets after Russian strike kills at least 20 in Ukraine; consulate closure and airspace incidents raise NATO tensions

politico.eu

Poland and Romania scramble fighter jets to defend NATO airspace as Russia strikes western Ukraine

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2025-11-18T20:24:07.923413-08:00

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Reuters

Romania scrambles fighter jets after drone breach during Russian strike on Ukraine

By Reuters: Romania scrambled fighter jets on Wednesday when a drone breached its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure near the border, the defense ministry said.

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Reuters • Parth Chandna

L3Harris to invest $400 million to expand solid rocket motor production in Arkansas

By Reuters: Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies said on Tuesday it will invest $400 million in a new solid rocket motor production campus in Arkansas, marking one of the largest such expansions in the U.S.