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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer KC-390 Certified for In‑Flight Refuelling with Brazilian Gripen E

FlightGlobal reports: The Brazilian air force, Embraer and Saab have completed a certification flight-test campaign to clear the Gripen E for in-flight refuelling operations with the KC-390 tanker.

2025-11-14T04:26:13.060937-08:00

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Last Updated: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, 4:28 AM PST

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Aircraft Carrier   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Associated Press • David Rising

Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship

By Associated Press: China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076. This comes just a week after commissioning its latest aircraft carrier, part of a rapid naval modernization effort.

Also: Economic Times, Military.com, The Independent, Toronto Star and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-11-14T00:33:16.408637-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RUSI: Targeted Western Sanctions Could Cripple Production of Russia’s Su-35 and Su-57 Fighters

By FlightGlobal: Analysis by the Royal United Services Institute identifies vulnerabilities in Russia's fighter aircraft supply chain that could be exploited through targeted Western sanctions to disrupt production of types including the Sukhoi Su-35 and Su-57.

2025-11-14T01:36:51.173753-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Clears $330M FMS for Taiwan — Spares for F-16, F-CK-1 and C-130 to Boost Readiness

By FlightGlobal: The USA has approved a potential $330 million Foreign Military Sales contract covering spare parts for Taiwan's F-16 fighters, F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighters and C-130 transports, aimed at improving operational readiness amid increased regional tensions.

Also: ANI News Agency and taiwannews.com.tw
2025-11-13T23:58:12.372501-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

France Publishes First Images of Upgraded ASMPA‑R Nuclear Standoff Missile After Second Successful Test

By Aviation Week: France has published images of its newly-upgraded ASMPA-R nuclear-tipped standoff missile for the first time, following a successful second firing.

Also: Janes, The Aviationist, India Defense News, defensemirror.com and Army Recognition
2025-11-13T10:06:23.428554-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Striking Boeing workers in St. Louis Missouri approve labor deal, ending over three-month walkout

By Reuters: Striking workers at Boeing Defense's St. Louis-area facilities voted to approve the company's latest contract offer on Thursday, union officials said, ending a 101-day strike that has hampered production of fighter jets and other programs.

Also: DefenseNews.com, AeroTime, FlightGlobal, Breaking Defense, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Air Data News, Associated Press, Aviation Week, NZ Herald, Defense Daily, The Independent and 11 more
2025-11-13T11:08:31.614663-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

NATO Drops Boeing E‑7 Procurement, Reopens Hunt for New AEW&C Platform

By Aviation Week: NATO looks set to restart the hunt for a new airborne early warning aircraft after dropping plans to acquire the Boeing E-7.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Space Daily, Defense-Aerospace.com, Air & Space Forces Mag, Simple Flying, The Aviationist, Janes, Aviacionline, UK Defence Journal, Defence24 and 9 more
2025-11-13T07:03:57.671251-08:00