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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 19, 2025

VOL. 294 NO. 36 November 19, 2025
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Programs

F-35
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Saudi Arabia Outduels Rivals In F-35 Sweepstakes, For Now

Nov 18, 2025
Airpower strength is tipping toward Saudi Arabia in the Gulf region after President Trump said he would approve the sale of Lockheed F-35As to the Kingdom.
Tony Osborne – Aviation Week Caption: One of several ex-Air India A321s that could be converted into an airborne early warning platform for the Indian Air Force.
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Airbus Sees Opportunity In NATO E-7 Cancellation

Nov 18, 2025
Airbus sees a potential opening to address a NATO need to find an alternative platform to Boeing’s E-7 airborne early warning aircraft.
calidus and indra agreement signing photo
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Indra Teams With Calidus On UAE Training Center, Simulator Development

Nov 18, 2025
Spain’s Indra and United Arab Emirates (UAE) defense firm Calidus have forged an agreement on the development of a pilot training center.
GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger
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F-22 Collaborates With Uncrewed Jet In General Atomics Demo Flight

Nov 17, 2025
An F-22 fighter and an uncrewed jet collaborated in the skies over a remote area of Nevada in a company-funded demonstration, GA-ASI says.
Initial satellites to relay data from Earth observation and human space flight activities Credit: Kepler Communications
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Kepler Prepares 10 Laser Comms Relay Sats For 2026 Launch

Nov 17, 2025
Kepler Communications plans to launch its first batch of 10 laser communications relay satellites into orbit in January 2026.
Tony Osborne – Aviation Week
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Sino-Emirati Turboprop Trainer Debuts At Dubai Airshow

Nov 18, 2025
A second homegrown turboprop trainer looks set to emerge from Emirati industry this time in partnership with a Chinese manufacturer.
mbda
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MBDA To Develop Loitering Munitions In UAE

Nov 18, 2025
MBDA plans to develop loitering munitions in the UAE through a partnership with French startup Fly-R and the Tawazun Council for Defense Enablement.
omen drone
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Archer Sees Anduril-Edge UAS Deal Cementing Powertrain Supply Business

Nov 18, 2025
Archer Aviation sees a deal to supply the hybrid power system to the Omen military drone being developed by Anduril and Edge Group as the beginning of a new revenue path for the company.
boeing T-7 flying
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Boeing T-7 Snags BAE Systems For UK Trainer Bid

Nov 18, 2025
BAE Systems has teamed up with Boeing and Saab to offer the T-7 for a UK Royal Air Force need to replace an aging fleet of Hawk T1s and T2s flown by the Red Arrows and student pilots.
edge group elint pod
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Edge Debuts Tactical Electronic Intelligence Pod

Nov 18, 2025
Edge Group has expanded its airborne electronic warfare product line, adding a tactical electronic intelligence pod for use on fighters and other aircraft.
sirtap UAS in hangar
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Airbus Readies Sirtap UAS For First Flight

Nov 18, 2025
Airbus is gearing up to begin flight trials of its Sirtap tactical uncrewed air system while also looking to expand the system's customer set and capabilities.
H225
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Morocco Orders H225M For Rotary-Wing Modernization

Nov 18, 2025
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has ordered the Airbus H225M twin-engine heavy helicopter as part of an ongoing modernization drive.
Mac Jee
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Brazil's Mac Jee Revives Dormant Mectron Missile Programs At Dubai

Nov 18, 2025
Brazilian munitions supplier Mac Jee announced the revival of the former Mectron’s anti-radiation and air-to-air missile programs at Dubai Airshow.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

The Debrief

New U.S. Air Force Chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach flew multiple fighters throughout his career, including the F-22. Credit: U.S. Air Force
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Debrief: New U.S. Air Force Boss Shifts Focus To The New

Nov 18, 2025
The U.S. Air Force for the past year has faced an internal debate that ultimately upended the service’s top leadership.

Business

dpa picture alliance
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Diehl, Lockheed Martin Agree To Naval Air Defense Partnership

Nov 18, 2025
Germany’s Diehl and Lockheed Martin have signed a partnership agreement to cooperate to try to jointly win naval air defense deals
Fast-growing U.S. drone manufacturer Neros has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital Image credit: StockCake
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Drone Maker Neros Raises $75 Million In Series B Round

Nov 11, 2025
UAS manufacturer Neros, whose drones have been battle tested in Ukraine, has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital.

Funding & Policy

Operation 2022
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Israel Moves To Revamp Arms Export Policy

Nov 18, 2025
Israel is moving to streamline it arms export policy to smooth the process and boost exports at a time global competition is heating up.

Air Forces In Focus