Aircraft Carrier   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Associated Press • David Rising

Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship

Associated Press reports: China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076. This comes just a week after commissioning its latest aircraft carrier, part of a rapid naval modernization effort.

Also: The Independent, Toronto Star and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-11-14T00:33:16.408637-08:00

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Last Updated: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, 12:34 AM PST

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Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Clears $330M FMS for Taiwan — Spares for F-16, F-CK-1 and C-130 to Boost Readiness

By FlightGlobal: The US has approved a potential $330 million Foreign Military Sales contract covering spare parts for Taiwan's F-16 fighters, F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighters and C-130 transports, aimed at improving operational readiness amid increased regional tensions.

2025-11-13T23:58:12.372501-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Striking Boeing workers in St. Louis Missouri approve labor deal, ending over three-month walkout

By Reuters: Striking workers at Boeing Defense's St. Louis-area facilities voted to approve the company's latest contract offer on Thursday, union officials said, ending a 101-day strike that has hampered production of fighter jets and other programs.

Also: DefenseNews.com, AeroTime, FlightGlobal, Breaking Defense, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Air Data News, Associated Press, Aviation Week, NZ Herald, Defense Daily, The Independent and 10 more
2025-11-13T11:08:31.614663-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

France Publishes First Images of Upgraded ASMPA‑R Nuclear Standoff Missile After Second Successful Test

By Aviation Week: France has published images of its newly-upgraded ASMPA-R nuclear-tipped standoff missile for the first time, following a successful second firing.

Also: The Aviationist, India Defense News and Army Recognition
2025-11-13T10:06:23.428554-08:00
China   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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New York Times • Edward Wong; Eric Schmitt

Pentagon Warns China Could Target F-35 Technology if U.S. Sells Jets to Saudi Arabia

By New York Times: A Pentagon intelligence report says China could try to acquire advanced F-35 technology in Saudi Arabia if the Trump administration sells jets to the kingdom.

Also: Jerusalem Post, Seeking Alpha and al-monitor.com
2025-11-13T13:14:25.929343-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

NATO Drops Boeing E‑7 Procurement, Reopens Hunt for New AEW&C Platform

By Aviation Week: NATO looks set to restart the hunt for a new airborne early warning aircraft after dropping plans to acquire the Boeing E-7.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Defense-Aerospace.com, Air & Space Forces Mag, Simple Flying, The Aviationist, Janes, Aviacionline, Defence24 and 8 more
2025-11-13T07:03:57.671251-08:00
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Reuters • Abhinav Parmar

Saab in talks with Canada, Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets, Globe and Mail reports

By Reuters: Swedish defense company Saab is in talks with the Canadian government and Bombardier to build its Gripen fighter jet under license in Canada, which is expected to create 10,000 jobs in the country, CEO Micael Johansson told the Globe and Mail on Thursday.

Also: CTV News, avbrief.com and The National UAE
2025-11-13T13:49:53.701945-08:00
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Defense One • Lauren C Williams

Anduril and HD Hyundai to develop autonomous naval vessel prototype in South Korea

By Defense One: The announcement is part of a new partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries—a leading shipbuilder worldwide.

Also: Defense Daily and 3 more
2025-11-13T08:56:09.751398-08:00