PoliticoEli Stokols

US President Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Politico reports: The president's comments, which could antagonize Israel, come a day before he welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House.

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DefenseNews.comStephen Losey

US Shutdown-ending deal provides billions for major Air Force and Navy programs

By DefenseNews.com: The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.

2025-11-17T12:13:22.931135-08:00
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U.S. approves $876M sale of 60 CH-47F Block II Chinooks to Germany

By Army Recognition: Germany secures a $876 million U.S. contract for 60 CH-47F Block II helicopters, boosting its heavy lift fleet and strengthening NATO’s regional defense plans.

2025-11-17T07:48:06.746595-08:00
DefenseNews.comAP Staff

Ukraine signs letter of intent for up to 100 Dassault Rafale fighters from France

By DefenseNews.com: Zelenskyy wrote on X on Sunday that he looked forward to a “historic deal with France in Paris to strengthen our combat aviation and air defense.”.

2025-11-17T05:05:05.310866-08:00