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(FR) LIVE, War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron Meet at Villacoublay Air Base

lemonde.fr reports: Cet accord, qui se projette « sur un horizon d’une dizaine d’années », prévoit de possibles contrats. L’Ukraine se doterait ainsi pour la première fois d’avions de combat français Rafale et de systèmes de défense aérienne de nouvelle génération.

politico.eu • Clea Caulcutt

France plans to supply Ukraine with up to 100 Rafale fighter jets

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France, Ukraine sign letter of intent for up to 100 Rafale fighters plus air-defence systems and drone cooperation

2025-11-17T01:35:40.988626-08:00

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DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

ICEYE positions SAR constellation as Europe’s independent tactical space‑intelligence backbone

By DefenseNews.com: The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.

2025-11-17T03:22:17.103525-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

General Atomics displays YFQ-42A CCA candidate in Middle East for first time

By FlightGlobal: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is showcasing its candidate for the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) requirement for the first time in the Middle East.

2025-11-17T02:32:22.960560-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Rohde & Schwarz Takes Stake in Orbint to Advance Space-Based SIGINT Capabilities

By SpaceWatch Global: The technology company Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.

2025-11-17T02:52:57.659806-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Bombardier Defense eyes Middle East opportunities for Global 6500

By FlightGlobal: Bombardier Defense identifies significant Middle East opportunities for military-configured Global 6500 aircraft, citing the platform's optimal size and capabilities for modern mission systems as sensor miniaturisation enables business jets to perform roles previously requiring larger aircraft.

2025-11-17T01:37:08.987304-08:00

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Leeham News

Embraer E195‑E2 Sales Rise; KC‑390 Tanker‑Transport Gains Traction

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Sales of Embraer’s E195-E2 have taken off this year after a long period of stagnation.

Air Data News

Helvetic Airways orders three more Embraer E195-E2 in Dubai

FlightGlobal

Embraer secures E-Jet orders from Air Cote d’Ivoire and Helvetic

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2025-11-17T00:32:51.168693-08:00

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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Embraer Eyes Stretched KC-390 Variant as KC-390 Sales Gain Traction

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Sales of Embraer’s E195-E2 have taken off this year after a long period of stagnation.

2025-11-17T00:32:49.756349-08:00

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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Russia Markets Stealth Nozzle and Propulsion Upgrade for Su-57 in Export Push

By Aviation Week: Russia is showing off a potential stealth upgrade for the Su-57’s radar-exposed engine nozzles as part of a wider propulsion update on behalf of the fighter.