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politico.eu • Chris Lunday

Estonia to close all Russia border crossings from Dec. 1 after alleging Russian-directed arson plot against drone maker

Estonia says eight people have been detained, with five held in custody, over an attempted arson attack on defense company Threod Systems near Tallinn that authorities attribute to Russia. The government plans to close all border crossings with Russia from Dec. 1, escalating a series of suspected sabotage incidents in the Baltic states.

Bloomberg • Ott Tammik

Estonia Says Russia Behind Failed Arson Attempt on Drone-Maker

The Independent

Estonia to shut border with Russia after Putin’s drone ‘sabotage attack’

6 Sources

2026-11-15T06:40:39.105627-08:00

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Bloomberg • Jen Judson

US Tries to Move Counter-Drone Efforts From ‘Joke’ to Reality

By Bloomberg: In the Arizona desert, the US military put drone defenses to the test. Not everything went according to plan.

Also: The Atlantic and India Defense News

3 Sources

2026-11-15T06:04:57.706283-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Budgets & Spending Airbus

aerotelegraph.com

(DE) German military set to receive 16 more Airbus A400Ms

By aerotelegraph.com: Die Bundeswehr könnte 16 zusätzliche Airbus A400M in taktischer Ausführung erhalten. Der Haushaltsausschuss des Deutschen Bundestages hat mit seiner Beschlussempfehlung für den Verteidigungshaushalt 2027 und den Wirtschaftsplan des Sondervermögens Bundeswehr die Voraussetzungen für die Beschaffung geschaffen.

defence-blog.com

Germany plans 16 new A400M airlifters, a lifeline for the program

Also: Air Data News

4 Sources

2026-11-15T01:54:38.613762-08:00

F-16 North America Military Aircraft Procurement Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing

The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Kadena Welcomes Its First F-15EX Eagle II Fighters

By The Aviationist: The first permanently stationed U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle IIs assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

Also: Task & Purpose, defence-blog.com and defence-industry.eu

4 Sources

2026-11-15T04:34:22.045904-08:00

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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.

aviationnews.eu

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Demonstrates Milestone Weapons Release Capability

Northrop Grumman

B-21 Raider Advances into Weapons Testing

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22 Sources

2026-11-13T09:28:27.783499-08:00

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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.

The Aviationist

RAF Lakenheath Sounds Alarm After Suspected Unauthorized Drone Activity

Stars and Stripes

US Air Force responds to drone activity over RAF Lakenheath

Also: CNN, The Independent, Financial Times, CNA, NBC News and 8 more

18 Sources

2026-11-13T13:04:28.733961-08:00

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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

7 Sources

2026-11-14T06:05:34.784391-08:00

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Washington Post • Dhruti Shah

U.S. investigates suspected ‘unauthorized drone activity’ at U.K. air base

By Washington Post: It comes after U.S. security abruptly moved several aircraft away from Mildenhall, a nearby air base, on Monday.

3 Sources

2026-11-14T11:05:37.580700-08:00

Estonia to close all Russia border crossings from Dec. 1 after alleging Russian-directed arson plot against drone maker

Estonia Says Russia Behind Failed Arson Attempt on Drone-Maker

Estonia to shut border with Russia after Putin’s drone ‘sabotage attack’

US Tries to Move Counter-Drone Efforts From ‘Joke’ to Reality

(DE) German military set to receive 16 more Airbus A400Ms

Germany plans 16 new A400M airlifters, a lifeline for the program

Kadena Welcomes Its First F-15EX Eagle II Fighters

B-21 Raider Has Released Its First Weapon

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Demonstrates Milestone Weapons Release Capability

B-21 Raider Advances into Weapons Testing

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

RAF Lakenheath Sounds Alarm After Suspected Unauthorized Drone Activity

US Air Force responds to drone activity over RAF Lakenheath

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

Europe’s Rearmament Paradox

U.S. investigates suspected ‘unauthorized drone activity’ at U.K. air base

Estonia to close border with Russia after ‘sabotage attack’ on defense firm

US Tries to Move Counter-Drone Efforts From ‘Joke’ to Reality

Kadena Welcomes Its First F-15EX Eagle II Fighters

(DE) German military set to receive 16 more Airbus A400Ms

U.S. investigates suspected ‘unauthorized drone activity’ at U.K. air base

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

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A spy plane tied to covert attacks leads back to Florida’s largest senior community

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

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B-21 Raider completes first conventional weapons release test at Edwards

USAF responds to suspected unauthorized drone activity at RAF Lakenheath; no impact reported

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