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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.

aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

$1.075 billion potential U.S. military sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico

Also: aeromorning.com and militarnyi.com

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2026-11-09T07:05:17.367154-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Safran, UVAD Technologies spool up engine pact for Falcon supersonic target

By FlightGlobal: Flight testing is on track to take off during 2027, companies say. Safran Power Units is to provide turbojet engines for use by aerial target developer UVAD Technologies’ Mach 1.6-capable Falcon design.

3 Sources

2026-11-09T07:05:17.237160-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Top Aces to bring A-4N Skyhawks, Alpha Jets to French Red Air training

By AeroTime: Top Aces will supply upgraded A-4N Skyhawks and Alpha Jets for French Red Air training alongside SDTS and Babcock's L-39 fleet.

2 Sources

2026-11-09T07:49:12.540021-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Policy

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Reuters

US vows to speed up deployment of counter-drone systems to address threats

By Reuters: The Trump administration said on Monday it is taking steps to expedite the use of counter-drone systems to address growing threats.

1 Source

2026-11-09T09:04:53.506120-08:00

Aircraft Carrier UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time

By AeroTime: Four Nyan strike drones launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth during trials that also saw a Tekever AR5 take off and land on the British aircraft carrier.

2 Sources

2026-11-09T06:49:10.062627-08:00

Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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.

Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian parliament backs creation of Space Forces in first reading

brazilnews.net

China poses a serious threat to American space dominance

5 Sources

2026-11-09T04:10:38.384534-08:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

By Ars Technica: There’s no doubt that whatever it’s going to be called, it won’t be called Golden Dome.".

1 Source

2026-11-09T04:05:07.513377-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

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

$1.075 billion potential U.S. military sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico

Safran, UVAD Technologies spool up engine pact for Falcon supersonic target

Top Aces to bring A-4N Skyhawks, Alpha Jets to French Red Air training

US vows to speed up deployment of counter-drone systems to address threats

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time

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

Ukrainian parliament backs creation of Space Forces in first reading

China poses a serious threat to American space dominance

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

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

U.S. Army tests FD-1 drone interceptor over the Baltic Sea

US Army evaluates the FD-1 interceptor’s C-UAS capabilities in Europe

US vows to speed up deployment of counter-drone systems to address threats

Safran, UVAD Technologies spool up engine pact for Falcon supersonic target

Top Aces to bring A-4N Skyhawks, Alpha Jets to French Red Air training

US approves Mexico to acquire UH-60Ms for counter-drug operations

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

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

Uncrewed Nyan, AR5 trials advance UK Royal Navy’s hybrid carrier air wing development

US clears potential $100m APKWS guided rocket sale to Jordan

Europe's airpower future is taking shape, but not as originally planned

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time, while TEKEVER AR5 demonstrates carrier operations

US clears potential $1.075 billion sale of 11 Black Hawks to Mexico as Argentina agrees to buy four

Europe’s fighter strategy shifts as FCAS falters, GCAP advances and collaborative aircraft emerge

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