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Reuters

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

Spain has granted Airbus an exceptional exemption to permit production in Spanish factories using Israeli technology for aircraft and drones, despite Madrid's ban two months ago on Israeli military and dual‑use goods in response to the war in Gaza. The carve‑out preserves ongoing manufacturing and supplier access.

2025-12-30T06:28:29.087007-08:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

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.

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

By english.kyodonews.net: China continued military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday that were launched the previous day as a warning against separatism and external interference, according to the country's armed forces, greatly disrupting air traffic.

2025-12-29T18:33:41.144183-08:00
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Reuters • Kanishka Singh

Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

By Reuters: Boeing was given an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, the Pentagon said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.

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2025-12-29T15:31:54.865466-08:00
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India Defense News • Indian Defence News Staff

HAL to Invest ₹18,000 Crore in R&D Over the Next Decade to Boost Indigenous Military and Aerospace Capabilities

By India Defense News: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's premier aerospace and defence manufacturer, has announced a monumental investment of ₹18,000 cr...

2025-12-29T22:04:55.609197-08:00