Today In Defense
Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 8:39 AM PST
2025-11-18T08:39:24.929859-08:00 2025-11-18T08:39:24.929859-08:00 (2025-11-18T08:39:24.929859-08:00)
Ukraine’s 'Vampire' Interceptor Boosts Effectiveness of Heavy Bomber Drone Against Russia
By AINonline: New interceptor complements the most-used Ukrainian heavy bomber drone.
Royal Moroccan Air Force Orders Airbus H225M Heavy Helicopter in Rotary‑Wing Modernization
By Aviation Week: The Royal Moroccan Air Force has ordered the Airbus H225M twin-engine heavy helicopter as part of an ongoing modernization drive.
Sikorsky on Track for Autonomous U-Hawk First Flight Next Year
By AINonline: Worldwide interest in autonomous S-70UAS a month after concept first revealed.
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Aims Vectis CCA at International Market
By AINonline: The first example of the Vectis is in build and due to fly in 2027.
UAE’s EDGE Group Expands Global Reach with Affordable, Disruptive Defence Technologies
By FlightGlobal: The UAE defence house's innovative, disruptive and affordable technologies are helping equip customers with the assets they need to protect their national security, as more industry players around the world line up to be part of the six-year-old group's success, says its CEO.
US President Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
By Politico: The president's comments, which could antagonize Israel, come a day before he welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House.
France tests EOS Technologie loitering munitions in automated strike trials — video
By AeroTime: France evaluated two EOS Technologie loitering munitions in automatic strike trials witnessed by the country’s defense innovation agency and armed forces.