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Helicopter   Sikorsky   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

U.S. approves potential $1.075 billion sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawks to Mexico

The proposed Foreign Military Sale includes 11 Sikorsky UH-60M helicopters and associated equipment for Mexico, with counter-drug operations cited as the mission. If finalized, the order would add momentum to the Black Hawk program as U.S. Army purchases taper, but approval does not mean a contract has been signed.

Also: aeromorning.com and militarnyi.com
2026-11-09T07:05:17.367154-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Andrea Palasciano, Kollen Post

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

By Bloomberg: The interruption of critical satellite connectivity last month has brought home to Ukraine the risks of a more comprehensive reduction in US support.

2026-11-09T04:10:38.384534-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US Air Force seeks anti-drone nets for F-35 shelters at Tyndall

By AeroTime: The US Air Force is exploring anti-drone netting for six F-35A sunshades at Tyndall AFB, potentially protecting parking space for up to 72 fighters.

2026-11-09T02:49:08.003821-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Policy  
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Air & Space Forces Mag • Matthew Cox

Air Force Leaders: C-17s Will Soon Be Armed with Pallets of Cruise Missiles

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Senior Air Force leaders said they’re on the verge of using C-17s and other cargo aircraft to launch cruise missiles via pallet.

Also: Aviation Week, defence-blog.com and militarnyi.com
2026-11-08T18:04:39.477684-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   BAE Systems  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Uncrewed Nyan, AR5 trials advance UK Royal Navy’s hybrid carrier air wing development

By FlightGlobal: Service details recent work conducted using one-way effector and uncrewed logistics platform. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has demonstrated an expansion to its operational Carrier Strike capability, with first trials conducted aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth using Nyan one-way effectors.

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2026-11-06T10:55:58.836886-08:00