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Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 2:13 PM PST
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NATO Communications and Information Agency Selects Globecomm as Prime for Next‑Gen Satellite Modem Program
By Via Satellite: NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has selected Globecomm Systems as the prime contractor for a next-generation satellite modem program.
Archer Selects Karem’s Optimum-Speed Tiltrotor Tech For Defense eVTOL
By Aviation Week: Archer Aviation is choosing Karem Aircraft’s optimum-speed tiltrotor technology for the hybrid-electric VTOL that it is developing for the defense market.
Archer to integrate Karem’s military-grade tiltrotor technology into next‑gen eVTOL
Garmin G5000H selected to modernize Brazilian Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk avionics
By Vertical Mag: The G5000H cockpit is instrument flight rules (IFR) certified and delivers the capabilities military operators need through its modular open systems architecture design.
Leonardo’s AW09-based Proteus completes ground runs, set for first flight with UK Royal Navy
By FlightGlobal: Leonardo Helicopters has edged a step closer to flying its AW09-based Proteus technology demonstrator for the UK Royal Navy, with the unmanned aircraft having successfully undergone its first ground runs.
Embraer and Poland's PGZ sign defence, aviation cooperation deals
By Reuters: Brazil's Embraer has signed cooperation deals in the aviation and defence sectors with five companies owned by Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), the Polish holding company said.
US Approves $1.45B in FMS for Saudi Helicopter Support and Bahrain F‑16 Sustainment
By FlightGlobal: The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has cleared potential foreign military sales worth $1.45 billion, including $1 billion for Saudi Arabian helicopter spares and training services, plus $445 million for Bahrain F-16 fighter sustainment.
Daher Flies TBM‑Derived MALE UAV Demonstrator to Showcase Autonomous Flight Capability
By Aviation Week: Daher has tested a modified TBM turboprop single to demonstrate autonomous flight capability.