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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 3:23 AM PST
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UAV Development & Drone Programs
Europe
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
France tests EOS Technologie loitering munitions in automated strike trials — video
By AeroTime: France evaluated two EOS Technologie loitering munitions in automatic strike trials witnessed by the country’s defense innovation agency and armed forces.
FlightGlobal
• Exclusive partner Honeywell
UAE’s EDGE Group Expands Global Reach with Affordable, Disruptive Defence Technologies
By FlightGlobal: The UAE defence house's innovative, disruptive and affordable technologies are helping equip customers with the assets they need to protect their national security, as more industry players around the world line up to be part of the six-year-old group's success, says its CEO.
Africa
Military Aircraft Procurement
Orders
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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Aviation Week
• Tony Osborne
Royal Moroccan Air Force Orders Airbus H225M Heavy Helicopter in Rotary‑Wing Modernization
By Aviation Week: The Royal Moroccan Air Force has ordered the Airbus H225M twin-engine heavy helicopter as part of an ongoing modernization drive.
UAV Development & Drone Programs
Europe
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
Ukraine’s 'Vampire' Interceptor Boosts Effectiveness of Heavy Bomber Drone Against Russia
By AINonline: New interceptor complements the most-used Ukrainian heavy bomber drone.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Czech police to receive three new S‑70M Firehawks and three refurbished UH‑60Ls via Helicopter Alliance companies
By FlightGlobal: Companies under the Helicopter Alliance umbrella have secured a deal with the Czech interior ministry to supply six Sikorsky rotorcraft - three new S-70M Firehawks and trio of refurbished UH-60Ls - for operation by the country's police.
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Politico
• Eli Stokols
US President Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
By Politico: The president's comments, which could antagonize Israel, come a day before he welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House.
Also:
AeroTime,
The Hill,
DefenseNews.com,
Aviation Week,
AirForceTimes,
Economic Times,
ANI News Agency,
Defense Daily,
Jerusalem Post,
Military Times,
Toronto Star,
CTV News
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Middle East
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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AINonline
• David Donald
RTX’s Raytheon Bolsters Gulf Air-Defense with Additional Radars and Effectors Amid Missile, Drone Threats
By AINonline: Threats ranging from ballistic missiles to drones proliferate in the Gulf theater, requiring increased numbers of high-performance radars and effectors.
