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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 4:41 AM PST
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Reuters
• Isla Binnie; Sabrina Valle
KKR sells aerospace parts firm Novaria Group to Arcline for $2.2 billion
By Reuters: KKR has struck a deal to sell aerospace and defense hardware maker Novaria Group to industrials-focused private equity firm Arcline Investment Management for $2.2 billion, the company and the seller told Reuters on Monday.
Aircraft Carrier
China
Military Aircraft Procurement
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
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Associated Press
• Albee Zhang
What to know about China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian
By Associated Press: China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered service, making it the third in the country’s fleet.
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India Defense News and
South China Morning Post
Dubai Airshow
Middle East
Africa
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Export Controls & Trade Compliance
defence-blog.com
• Dylan Malyasov
Russia showcases Su-57 internal weapons bays in renewed export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025
By defence-blog.com: Russia is attempting to renew interest in foreign orders for its Su-57 fighter aircraft, releasing new promotional material showing the jet’s internal weapons bays and air-to-air missiles ahead of the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Air Data News
UAC releases footage of Su-57 internal weapons bay showing two Kh-58 anti-radiation missiles
defensemirror.com
Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighter Prepares to Fly at Dubai Air Show 2025
Europe
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Budgets & Spending
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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Reuters
Germany to approve $3.47bn defence package including 20 Airbus light combat helicopters — Bloomberg
By Reuters: Germany is set to approve defence equipment purchases worth more than $3.47 billion, including 20 light combat helicopters from Airbus SE , Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a government document.
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Reuters
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
France converts Mirage 2000D RMV into airborne combat-AI testbed to mature Rafale and FCAS systems
By AeroTime: France is using its upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV as a flying testbed for combat AI, helping refine human-machine teaming and sensor-fusion tools for Rafale and FCAS.
Supply Chain
Military Aircraft Procurement
Defense Budgets & Spending
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Policy & Regulation
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Air & Space Forces Mag
• Chris Gordon
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: Pentagon 'Fundamentally Reshaping' Weapons Acquisitions & Testing
By Air & Space Forces Mag: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised reforms to the way U.S. buys weapons, overhauling requirements, the acquisition process, and testing.
Africa
Military Aircraft Procurement
Orders
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Aviacionline
• Gastón Dubois
Angola receives two Airbus C295 MSA aircraft, becoming Africa’s first operator of the maritime surveillance version
By Aviacionline: Angola receives two Airbus C295 MSA aircraft, becoming Africa’s first operator of the maritime surveillance version The C295 continues its African success story with 54 aircraft ordered by 11 nations, including Angola’s new MSA version.
