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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Russia showcases Su-57 internal weapons bays in renewed export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025

defence-blog.com reports: 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.

2025-11-09T04:51:49.357424-08:00

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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.

Also: Reuters
2025-11-08T07:38:16.582740-08:00
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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.

Also: Aviation Week, SpaceNews.com and aia-aerospace.org
2025-11-07T15:44:33.962966-08:00
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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.

Also: Air Data News
2025-11-07T11:34:35.854149-08:00