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Helicopter   Sikorsky   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

U.S. approves potential $1.075 billion sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawks to Mexico

The proposed Foreign Military Sale includes 11 Sikorsky UH-60M helicopters and associated equipment for Mexico, with counter-drug operations cited as the mission. If finalized, the order would add momentum to the Black Hawk program as U.S. Army purchases taper, but approval does not mean a contract has been signed.

Also: aeromorning.com and militarnyi.com
2026-11-09T07:05:17.367154-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Andrea Palasciano, Kollen Post

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

By Bloomberg: The interruption of critical satellite connectivity last month has brought home to Ukraine the risks of a more comprehensive reduction in US support.

2026-11-09T04:10:38.384534-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US Air Force seeks anti-drone nets for F-35 shelters at Tyndall

By AeroTime: The US Air Force is exploring anti-drone netting for six F-35A sunshades at Tyndall AFB, potentially protecting parking space for up to 72 fighters.

2026-11-09T02:49:08.003821-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Policy  
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Air & Space Forces Mag • Matthew Cox

Air Force Leaders: C-17s Will Soon Be Armed with Pallets of Cruise Missiles

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Senior Air Force leaders said they’re on the verge of using C-17s and other cargo aircraft to launch cruise missiles via pallet.

Also: Aviation Week, defence-blog.com and militarnyi.com
2026-11-08T18:04:39.477684-08:00