Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Jekta has announced an agreement with Innovative Aerosystems that will see the development of a customized flight deck for the under-development PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft.

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.

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.

Viasat says it is developing a new, electronically steered antenna for business jets.

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.

Edge Group is expanding its munitions portfolio as the Abu Dhabi-based defense technology provider seeks to fill out its production range.

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.

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.

Aero Vodochody continues to look at new roles for the L-39NG Skyfox, offering a new counter-UAS option to prospective customers here the Dubai Airshow.

The United Arab Emirates Air Force's newly re-equipped Fursan Al-Emarat display team is flying the Chinese Hongdu L-15 advanced jet trainer at the Dubai Airshow for the first time.

Boeing has high hopes of securing more F-15 Eagle orders in the Middle East, specifically targeting Saudi Arabia for potential sales of the F-15EX.

Edge Group will present a family of long-range, stealthy cruise missiles with a loitering capability at the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 17.

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.

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.

U.S. transportation officials are allowing airlines to add flights back into the system or operate planned departures, lessening required schedule reductions to 3%.

The U.S. State Department has cleared a foreign military sale of $3.5 billion worth of the Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile Block IIIC.

The U.S. Army is the first service to unveil an overhaul of its acquisition structure following a Pentagon-level reorganization of how it plans to buy weapons.

The U.S. States announced a $330 million arms sales package to Taiwan on Nov. 13.

Astrolight and the European Space Agency have started building a laser communications ground station in Greenland.

The U.S. Space Force is conducting market research for a potential foreign military sale (FMS) to Canada for command-and-control (C2) capabilities.

The second of three new Viasat broadband satellites lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, late Nov. 13.

Germany is set to provide funding for a Eurofighter Typhoon upgrade plus additional helicopters and air defense missiles after approval from its parliament.

The Embraer KC-390 and Saab Gripen E have concluded inflight refueling trials with the Brazilian Air Force.

China’s three Shenzhou-20 astronauts returned to Earth on Nov. 14 after a suspected debris strike rendered the original return capsule unsafe.

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