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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 18, 2025

VOL. 294 NO. 35 November 18, 2025
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Funding & Policy

F-35s, and F-16s, at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia in 2020. Credit: U.S. Air Force
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Trump To Approve Sale Of F-35s To Saudi Arabia

Nov 17, 2025
President Donald Trump says he will approve the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35s to Saudi Arabia as that country’s crown prince is set to visit Washington.
Pentagon
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Pentagon’s Research Boss Outlines New Top Priorities

Nov 17, 2025
The DOD's head of research and engineering has downsized the department’s list of top-priority technology areas it inherited.
Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi
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UAE Space Agency Eyes Local Launch With New Strategy

Nov 17, 2025
The United Arab Emirates is looking to develop an indigenous launch option as part of a broader pivot to secure a share of the growing space economy.
Chang’e lander
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Should Congress Lift Restrictions On Space Cooperation With China?

Nov 13, 2025
The Wolf amendment restricts but doesn’t totally prohibit NASA and the White House Office of Science and Technology from using federal funds to collaborate with China. But should it be repealed?

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

Elysee Palace
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Rafale Joins Gripen In Ukraine’s Future Fighter Fleet Plans

Nov 17, 2025
Dassault’s Rafale has become the second combat aircraft selected to be the backbone of Ukraine’s future air force.
Gripen
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Colombia Finalizes Order For 17 Gripen E/F Fighters

Nov 15, 2025
The Colombian government finalized a deal for 17 Saab F-39E/F Gripens, adding a fourth operator for the latest version of the fighter which is built in both Sweden and Brazil.
Bombardier
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Bombardier Eyes Gulf Demand For Armed Patrol Variant Of Global 6500

Nov 17, 2025
An armed version of a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet designed for maritime patrol missions remains in demand in the Gulf region, according to an executive from the Canadian airframer.
WSM-1
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Edge Expands Munitions, Uncrewed Systems

Nov 16, 2025
Edge Group is expanding its munitions portfolio as the Abu Dhabi-based defense technology provider seeks to fill out its production range.
KC-390 refueling two Saab Gripen Es behind it
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Embraer KC-390 Wraps Saab Gripen E Refueling Trials For Brazil

Nov 14, 2025
The Embraer KC-390 and Saab Gripen E have concluded inflight refueling trials with the Brazilian Air Force.
embraer praetor 600
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UAE Buys Embraer Bizjet In First Dubai Airshow 2025 Military Deal

Nov 17, 2025
The UAE Armed Forces will acquire at least one Embraer Praetor 600 as a VIP aircraft in the first military aircraft deal of the Dubai Airshow.
Su-57 nozzles
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Russia Offers Su-57 Nozzle Upgrade In Export Drive

Nov 17, 2025
Russia is showing off a potential stealth upgrade for the Su-57’s radar-exposed engine nozzles as part of a wider propulsion update on behalf of the fighter.
Credit: Airbus
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A400M Industrial Deals With UAE Partners Ready For Signing—Airbus

Nov 15, 2025
Airbus has been in talks with Edge Group’s EPI unit, Mubadala’s Strata and others over parts production and services for the A400M and other programs.
Credit: Airbus
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Airbus Eyes Next A400M Capability Enhancement Package

Nov 16, 2025
Airbus is in talks with some A400M users to define the next round of capability enhancements as the military airlifter program looks to expand its mission capabilities.
Bosco da Costa Jr.
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Embraer Drops Saudi C-390 FACO Offer For UAE Partnership

Nov 17, 2025
Embraer has withdrawn a proposal to open a final assembly center in Saudi Arabia for the C-390 in favor of offering a regional completion center for the airlifter in the UAE.
T-7
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T-7 International Partnership Coming In Days, Boeing Says

Nov 16, 2025
Boeing plans to announce news of an international partnership involving the T-7A jet trainer in the near future, a top executive told reporters at Dubai Airshow.
KC-46
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Boom Times Ahead For KC-46 After Upgraded RVS 2.0 First Flight

Nov 16, 2025
Boeing Defense and Space CEO Steve Parker says a long-awaited upgrade for the system that operates the Boeing KC-46 refueling boom has completed its first flight.
: 2023 model of Kawasaki New SSM Photo credit: Chen Chuanren
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Japan Details Modular Anti-Ship Missile Development

Nov 12, 2025
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has outlined design and development priorities for a new modular surface-to-surface missile.

Business

blue origin oasis
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Blue Origin Sees Oasis Opportunity In UAE

Nov 17, 2025
Blue Origin sees an opportunity to replicate the outline of its Project Oasis lunar resource mapping mission with Luxembourg in other countries, including potentially here in the UAE.

The Debrief

Credit: ESA
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Debrief: What’s At Stake For ESA In Bremen? Lots.

Nov 14, 2025
European Space Agency member states convene later this month for their triennial summit to hammer out funding plans.

Contracts