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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 5:08 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Boeing pitches twin‑seat F‑15EX as airborne C2 hub to manage collaborative combat aircraft
By FlightGlobal: Boeing is positioning the F-15EX as a command and control platform for managing collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), with the twin-seat fighter's rear cockpit offering capabilities to coordinate unmanned assets like the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.
Europe
Military Aircraft Procurement
Orders
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lemonde.fr
(FR) LIVE, War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron Meet at Villacoublay Air Base
By lemonde.fr: Lors d’une cérémonie organisée ce matin sur la base aérienne de Villacoublay, les deux présidents ont signé une déclaration d’intention qui porte sur « la coopération relative à l’acquisition par l’Ukraine d’équipements de défense français », dont une centaine de Rafale.
Breaking Defense
Zelenskyy says Ukraine could buy up to 100 French Rafale fighters
Satellite
Europe
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Space Defense & Militarization
DefenseNews.com
• Rudy Ruitenberg
ICEYE positions SAR constellation as Europe’s independent tactical space‑intelligence backbone
By DefenseNews.com: The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
Military Aircraft Procurement
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Airline Industry & Market Trends
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Leeham News
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.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Rohde & Schwarz Takes Stake in Orbint to Advance Space-Based SIGINT Capabilities
By SpaceWatch Global: The technology company Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.
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Dubai Airshow
Middle East
General Atomics
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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.
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Middle East
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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.
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