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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 3:24 AM PST

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UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
The Intercept • Noah Hurowitz

FBI Seeks Facial-Recognition AI Surveillance Drones, Sparking Civil-Liberties Concerns. An FBI procurement document requests information about AI surveillance on drones, raising concerns about a crackdown on free speech

By The Intercept: An FBI procurement document inquires about AI surveillance on drones, raising concerns about a crackdown on protests.

2025-11-23T18:13:11.213855-08:00
Dubai Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Shivam Patel

Tejas crashes at Dubai Airshow, putting Indian fighter’s export campaign at risk

By Reuters: The crash in front of global arms buyers at the Dubai Airshow is the latest blow to a key national trophy.

Also: India Defense News, ANI News Agency and 4 more
2025-11-22T21:27:43.742060-08:00
Israel   Supply Chain   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Anshuman Tripathy

RTX JV secures $1.25 billion Iron Dome missile deal with Israel

By Reuters: Defense contractor RTX said on Friday its joint venture Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems has secured a $1.25 billion contract to supply Israel with surface-to-air missiles.

Also: asdnews.com and 4 more
2025-11-21T06:46:57.444662-08:00
Event   Dubai Airshow   Middle East   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UAC claims first Su-57 deliveries to Algeria during Dubai Airshow

By Air Data News: Russia used the Dubai Airshow on November 19 to claim that the first two Su-57 fighters have been delivered to an unnamed foreign customer. Although Russian.

2025-11-21T09:38:45.527248-08:00