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ICEYE and SSC have signed an LoI to explore cooperation in satellite operations, mission development and launch capabilities, following discussions at the NATO Arctic Space Forum.
ICEYE, SSC Agree to Explore Nordic, NATO Space Coop. | StratPost
ICEYE, SSC Agree to Explore Nordic, NATO Space Coop. | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
ICEYE and SSC have signed an LoI to explore cooperation in satellite operations, mission development and launch capabilities, following discussions at the NATO Arctic Space Forum.
An Indian Air Force Tejas crashed during a demo at Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot. An inquiry has been ordered.
IAF Tejas LCA crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed | StratPost
IAF Tejas LCA crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
An Indian Air Force Tejas crashed during a demo at Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot. An inquiry has been ordered.
NTSB prelim report: fatigue cracking in a pylon mount led to the left-engine separation on UPS Flight 2976, killing 14 people.
Engine Break from Wing Pylon Caused UPS MD-11 Crash | StratPost
Engine Break from Wing Pylon Caused UPS MD-11 Crash | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
NTSB prelim report: fatigue cracking in a pylon mount led to the left-engine separation on UPS Flight 2976, killing 14 people.
An F-22 pilot has commanded an unmanned aircraft in flight during tests by Lockheed Martin, GA-ASI and L3Harris at NTTR.
F-22 Commands Drone During LMT, GA-ASI MUM-T Tests | StratPost
F-22 Commands Drone During LMT, GA-ASI MUM-T Tests | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
An F-22 pilot has commanded an unmanned aircraft in flight during tests by Lockheed Martin, GA-ASI and L3Harris at NTTR.
The UK has awarded MBDA a £316M contract to advance the DragonFire laser system for deployment on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027.
UK orders MBDA DragonFire laser drone interceptor | StratPost
UK orders MBDA DragonFire laser drone interceptor | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The UK has awarded MBDA a £316M contract to advance the DragonFire laser system for deployment on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027.
Left politician Jan van Aken has suggested marijuana use as a way to avoid Germany’s planned service assessments, drawing widespread criticism.
German Left-Wing Leader: Smoke Joint to Avoid Draft | StratPost
German Left-Wing Leader: Smoke Joint to Avoid Draft | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Left politician Jan van Aken has suggested marijuana use as a way to avoid Germany’s planned service assessments, drawing widespread criticism.
Germany has presented the Leopard 2A8 and upgraded PzH 2000 A4 as part of its armoured modernisation efforts.
Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8 tank, Upgraded PzH 2000 | StratPost
Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8 tank, Upgraded PzH 2000 | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Germany has presented the Leopard 2A8 and upgraded PzH 2000 A4 as part of its armoured modernisation efforts.
The U.S. has approved possible FMS sales to India for Javelin missiles and Excalibur rounds worth $92.8M.
U.S. Clears Sale of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Shells to India | StratPost
U.S. Clears Sale of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Shells to India | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The U.S. has approved possible FMS sales to India for Javelin missiles and Excalibur rounds worth $92.8M.
Germany has inducted its first P-8A Poseidon for ASW and GIUK gap surveillance, with eight aircraft planned by 2028.
German Navy Inducts Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft | StratPost
German Navy Inducts Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Germany has inducted its first P-8A Poseidon for ASW and GIUK gap surveillance, with eight aircraft planned by 2028.
Nokia and Tesi have invested €100M in NestAI to develop AI-enabled defence and critical-infrastructure capabilities.
Nokia in €100M Investment in NestAI for Defence AI | StratPost
Nokia in €100M Investment in NestAI for Defence AI | StratPost
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November 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Nokia and Tesi have invested €100M in NestAI to develop AI-enabled defence and critical-infrastructure capabilities.
The EU is pushing new military-mobility rules to enable coordinated troop movement across Europe by 2027, plus a roadmap to strengthen defence-industry capacity.
EU Moots 'Military Schengen' for Mobility Across Europe | StratPost
EU Moots 'Military Schengen' for Mobility Across Europe | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The EU is pushing new military-mobility rules to enable coordinated troop movement across Europe by 2027, plus a roadmap to strengthen defence-industry capacity.
Rheinmetall says it plans to grow revenue to ~€50B by 2030, reflecting rising demand for artillery, ammunition and air-defence systems.
Rheinmetall Targets €50 Billion in Sales by 2030 | StratPost
Rheinmetall Targets €50 Billion in Sales by 2030 | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Rheinmetall says it plans to grow revenue to ~€50B by 2030, reflecting rising demand for artillery, ammunition and air-defence systems.
Germany has drafted reforms allowing the Bundeswehr to counter threatening drones domestically, including using jamming or force.
Germany backs military role in domestic drone defence | StratPost
Germany backs military role in domestic drone defence | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Germany has drafted reforms allowing the Bundeswehr to counter threatening drones domestically, including using jamming or force.
Northrop Grumman and MBDA Deutschland will explore joint work on air and missile-defence tech under a new MoU, including possible IBCS–ARANEUS demos.
Northrop Grumman, MBDA Sign Air & Missile Defence MoU | StratPost
Northrop Grumman, MBDA Sign Air & Missile Defence MoU | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Northrop Grumman and MBDA Deutschland will explore joint work on air and missile-defence tech under a new MoU, including possible IBCS–ARANEUS demos.
India has selected the BvS10 Sindhu ATVs, to be built by L&T with BAE Systems Hägglunds support.
Indian Army Orders BvS10 ATVs from L&T, BAE Systems | StratPost
Indian Army Orders BvS10 ATVs from L&T, BAE Systems | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
India has selected the BvS10 Sindhu ATVs, to be built by L&T with BAE Systems Hägglunds support.
Fraunhofer IDMT’s new acoustic system can detect and locate drones even when obscured, integrating with radar and optical sensors.
Fraunhofer Develops Acoustic Drone-Detection System | StratPost
Fraunhofer Develops Acoustic Drone-Detection System | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Fraunhofer IDMT’s new acoustic system can detect and locate drones even when obscured, integrating with radar and optical sensors.
Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems plan to offer a T-7-based fast-jet training system to the UK under a new LOI, including UK assembly and live-synthetic integration.
Saab, Boeing & BAE Systems offer T-7 trainer to UK RAF | StratPost
Saab, Boeing & BAE Systems offer T-7 trainer to UK RAF | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems plan to offer a T-7-based fast-jet training system to the UK under a new LOI, including UK assembly and live-synthetic integration.
Ukraine’s Defence Builder and Finland’s 17Tech have teamed up to advance defence-tech startups and enable field testing in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Defence Builder, Finland’s 17Tech Partner to Accelerate Defence Technology Start-Ups | StratPost
Ukraine’s Defence Builder, Finland’s 17Tech Partner to Accelerate Defence Technology Start-Ups | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Ukraine’s Defence Builder and Finland’s 17Tech have teamed up to advance defence-tech startups and enable field testing in Ukraine.
Boeing now has a unified e-commerce site consolidating its distribution services, with modernised support tools and enhanced AOG response.
Boeing Launches E-Commerce Platform for Parts & Services | StratPost
Boeing Launches E-Commerce Platform for Parts & Services | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Boeing now has a unified e-commerce site consolidating its distribution services, with modernised support tools and enhanced AOG response.
Morocco has ordered 10 Airbus H225Ms to renew its combat search and rescue fleet. The new aircraft bring upgraded mission systems and self-protection capabilities.
Morocco Orders Ten Airbus H225M Helicopters | StratPost
Morocco Orders Ten Airbus H225M Helicopters | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Morocco has ordered 10 Airbus H225Ms to renew its combat search and rescue fleet. The new aircraft bring upgraded mission systems and self-protection capabilities.
Sentinel-6B is now in orbit. Built by Airbus, the satellite will continue global sea-surface height monitoring and eventually take over as the reference mission for sea-level data.
Sentinel-6B Satellite Launched for Sea-Level Monitoring | StratPost
Sentinel-6B Satellite Launched for Sea-Level Monitoring | StratPost
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November 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Sentinel-6B is now in orbit. Built by Airbus, the satellite will continue global sea-surface height monitoring and eventually take over as the reference mission for sea-level data.
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Germany will end its partial weapons export ban on Israel on Nov 24, citing a stabilizing ceasefire and renewed diplomacy.
Germany to lift arms ban on Israel | StratPost
Germany to lift arms ban on Israel | StratPost
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November 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Germany will end its partial weapons export ban on Israel on Nov 24, citing a stabilizing ceasefire and renewed diplomacy.
Embraer now enables the A-29 Super Tucano to conduct counter-drone missions using current onboard systems.
Embraer Adds Counter-Drone Role to A-29 Super Tucano | StratPost
Embraer Adds Counter-Drone Role to A-29 Super Tucano | StratPost
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November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Embraer now enables the A-29 Super Tucano to conduct counter-drone missions using current onboard systems.
Joby Aviation has flown its hybrid turbine-electric VTOL demonstrator for the first time, developed with L3Harris.
Joby Conducts First Flight of Demo Turbine-Electric VTOL | StratPost
Joby Conducts First Flight of Demo Turbine-Electric VTOL | StratPost
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November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Joby Aviation has flown its hybrid turbine-electric VTOL demonstrator for the first time, developed with L3Harris.