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Last Updated: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, 11:05 AM PST

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Reuters • Giulia Segreti

Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' multi-layer air‑defence system as Europe boosts defenses

By Reuters: Italy's defence and aerospace group Leonardo on Thursday presented plans for a new multi-layered air defence system, as European countries step up military capabilities to bolster defences against Russia and other threats.

2025-11-27T10:41:33.572794-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • Charlotte Van Campenhout

Netherlands buys 100 early‑warning radars to detect drones near airports and air bases

By Reuters: The Netherlands has bought 100 early-warning radars to help detect approaching drones, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday, after drone sightings near an airport and air force base in the country's south earlier this month.

2025-11-27T10:41:33.448755-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • David Jeans

Anduril drone crashes during Eglin tests raise reliability concerns for US Department of Defense programs

By Reuters: A U.S. military plane soared over Florida's Eglin Air Force Base earlier this month and released a drone made by the defense tech giant Anduril Industries to test whether it could take flight and conduct surveillance.

2025-11-27T09:28:51.464811-08:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Belgium orders 18 Pilatus PC‑7 MKX trainer aircraft for Belgian Air Force; deliveries from 2027

By Air Data News: The Belgian government has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX aircraft for the Belgian Air Force, with deliveries set to commence in 2027.

2025-11-27T06:09:43.443805-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Flyby scores UK MoD contract for 'airborne effectors' as part of force protection demonstration

By FlightGlobal: British developer Flyby Technology has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply multiple unmanned air vehicles as part of an experiment to demonstrate the potential for autonomous systems to provide force protection on the battlefield.

2025-11-27T02:02:58.493706-08:00