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

lemonde.fr reports: Le président ukrainien est présent dans la capitale française afin de signer un accord d’armement qu’il qualifie d’« historique » pour « renforcer » l’aviation de combat et la défense aérienne de l’Ukraine.

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

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

politico.eu • Kathryn Carlson

Ukraine reaches gas-import deal with Greece, Zelenskyy says

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

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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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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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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.

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.

Also: AINonline, India Defense News and tass.com

2025-11-16T22:04:39.671272-08:00

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AINonline • David Donald

UAE to Deploy SkyCannon-equipped Sikorsky Black Hawk for High‑rise Firefighting

By AINonline: UAE plans to use the helicopter to fight fires in skyscrapers.

2025-11-16T22:27:13.198007-08:00

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