Aircraft Carrier   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Phil Stewart

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Latin America, Heightening Tensions with Venezuela

Reuters reports: The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group has moved into the Latin America region, U.S. officials said on Tuesday, dramatically escalating a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela.

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2025-11-11T07:43:05.546505-08:00

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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 8:51 AM PST

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Middle East   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish military C-130 suffers mid-air breakup, crashes near Georgia–Azerbaijan border

By AeroTime: A Turkish Air Force C-130 crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border with 20 people on board. Georgian officials say it vanished from radar without a distress call.

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2025-11-11T05:10:58.888377-08:00
MRO   BizAv   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
GlobalAir.com • Jadda Tyree; GlobalAir com

Jetcraft launches divison for pre-owned defense and government aircraft

By GlobalAir.com: The division is dedicated to sourcing and preparing pre-owned aircraft for defense, government, and special mission operators.

2025-11-10T14:00:39.220404-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Reuters |

Russia alleges foiled Ukrainian-British plot to steal MiG-31 carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missile

By Reuters: Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had foiled a plot by Ukrainian and British spies to tempt Russian pilots to steal a MiG-31 jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile for $3 million, state media reported on Tuesday.

Also: South China Morning Post and 5 more
2025-11-10T22:09:40.137750-08:00
China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

China releases first in-flight footage of Hongdu GJ-11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAV during PLAAF anniversary

By FlightGlobal: China's air force has released footage showing its Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword unmanned combat air vehicle in flight for the first time, marking the PLAAF's 76th anniversary.

2025-11-11T00:38:26.277165-08:00
Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ireland seeks EU air‑defence and counter‑drone support ahead of 2026 EU Council presidency

By AeroTime: Ireland plans to strengthen air defense with a counter-drone system and possible EU support ahead of its 2026 presidency of the Council of the EU.

2025-11-11T02:22:31.488391-08:00