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latribune.fr • La Tribune

France signs SEK12.3bn deal for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, options for two more; deliveries from 2029

Saab has signed a SEK12.3 billion contract with France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement to deliver two GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, including ground equipment, training and in-service support, with options for two more. Deliveries start in 2029 and reflect Paris choosing Saab over a U.S. alternative.

Aviation Week • Robert Wall

France Finalizes Saab GlobalEye Purchase

Also: defence-industry.eu and UK Defence Journal
2025-12-30T08:13:12.616733-08:00
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Reuters • Victoria Waldersee

Spain exempts Airbus from Israeli tech ban to allow aircraft and drone production despite Gaza‑related restrictions

By Reuters: Spain has granted Airbus exceptional permission to produce aircraft and drones using Israeli technology at its Spanish plants even though it banned military and dual-use products from Israel two months ago over its war in Gaza.

2025-12-30T06:28:29.087007-08:00
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Reuters • Andrew Osborn

Belarus unveils deployment of Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missiles on its territory

By Reuters: Russia released video on Tuesday of what it said was the deployment of its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in close ally Belarus, a move meant to boost Moscow's ability to strike targets across Europe in the event of a war.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com
2025-12-30T00:35:22.996935-08:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Guest Author

Opinion: Washington’s New Security Strategy Prioritizes U.S. Industrial and Economic Dominance

By SpaceWatch Global: In unusually blunt terms, Washington sets out its security and industrial priorities: the restoration of American economic dominance.

2025-12-30T01:25:09.895414-08:00
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english.kyodonews.net • KYODO NEWS

China continues second day of military drills around Taiwan, causing widespread air-traffic disruption

By english.kyodonews.net: China continued its military drills around Taiwan into a second day on Tuesday as a warning against separatism and external interference, according to the country's armed forces, causing ongoing disruptions to air traffic.

2025-12-29T18:33:41.144183-08:00