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Kalashnikov is moving to industrialize Russia’s volunteer-built Archangel drones by developing a full UAV lineup that folds grassroots battlefield designs into formal production (Picture Source: Russian Social Media)

Kalashnikov Expands Russia’s UAV Arsenal with New Line Based on Archangel Drone Project

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 1, 2025, speaking in Russian-controlled Berdyansk in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, Kalashnikov Concern CEO Alan Lushnikov announced that…
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Japan initially planned to lease at least five Beechcraft TC-90 training aircraft to the Philippines for maritime patrols, and two aircraft were transferred free of charge in March 2017, followed by plans to transfer three more. (Picture source: Japanese Navy)

Philippines may receive five more Beechcraft TC-90 maritime patrol aircraft from Japan

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
In an interview with the Japan Times on November 26, 2025, Philippine Navy chief Vice Adm. Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta stated that they are seeking to…
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North Korea’s newly configured Su-25 carries a Taurus-style cruise missile, SDB-like precision glide bombs and a self-defense missile, turning the once low-level attack jet into a stand-off strike platform (Picture Source: North Korean MoD)

North Korea’s Su-25 Jets Reveal Indigenous Taurus-Style Cruise Missile and New Precision Munitions

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On November 28, 2025, during celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army Air Force at Kalma Airfield, new imagery of North…
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The M-346FA is a twin-engine light fighter and advanced jet trainer developed by Leonardo, combining high-performance pilot instruction capabilities with secondary roles in air policing and tactical support. Equipped with radar, precision munitions, and embedded simulation systems, it offers cost-effective training and light combat versatility for modern air forces.

Austria finalizes purchase of 12 Italian M-346FA aircraft for advanced training and light-attack roles

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Austria’s Ministry of Defense announced on November 29, 2025, that it has finalized a deal with Italy’s Leonardo for twelve M-346FA Fighter Attack ai…
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The Su-35 can carry around 8,000 kilograms of ordnance, including short and long-range air-to-air missiles such as R-73, R-77, and R-37M, anti-ship missiles such as Kh-31, guided bombs from the KAB-500 and KAB-1500 series. (Picture source: Rostec)

Leaked files confirm that Russia is producing the first 16 Su-35 fighter jets for Iran

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On November 28, 2025, United24 leaked internal Russian military industrial correspondence showing that 16 Su-35 fighter jets are currently being buil…
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The Apache helicopter is a twin-engine, tandem-seat attack aircraft known for its sharp, angular frame, heavy weapon pylons, and the steady, throaty rotor beat that signals its combat-focused design (Picture Source: U.S. Army)

U.S. Army Conducts New Large-Scale Pacific Combat Tactics Test with Apache Helicopters in Hawaii

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On November 15, 2025, AH-64 Apache helicopters from the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment lifted off from Wheeler Army Airfield over the Hawaiian is…
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Poland briefly put Patriot defenses at Rzeszów Jasionka on high alert after four Russian MiG-31s carrying Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles flew along the Baltic in Russian airspace, highlighting how nearby hypersonic threats now trigger rapid NATO responses (Picture Source: Polish MoD / Russian MoD)

Russian Kinzhal-Armed MiG-31 Jets Over Baltic Sea Spark Polish Patriot Air Defense on High Alert

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On 28 November 2025, Poland briefly placed Patriot air defense systems at Rzeszów-Jasionka airport on high alert after four Russian MiG-31 fighters a…
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North Korea’s Kalma Airbase ceremony again showcased the Saebyeol-4 and Saebyeol-9 drones, copycat Global Hawk and Reaper-style UAVs now central to its air posture.

North Korea Showcases Reconnaissance and Strike Drones Modeled on U.S. Global Hawk and Reaper

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
North Korea used the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Korean People’s Army Air Force at Kalma Airbase to reaffirm its push into large unmanned ai…
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The Kizilelma test showcased a jet powered unmanned fighter detecting, tracking, and destroying a fast moving aerial target with a Gökdoğan BVR missile guided by its MURAD AESA radar, proving a complete end-to-end air-to-air kill chain (Picture Source: Army Recognition / Baykar / Aselsan)

Türkiye’s Kizilelma Unmanned Fighter Executes World-First Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Strike

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On 30 November 2025, Türkiye once again advanced the frontiers of unmanned aviation, as Baykar announced that its Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighte…
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Baykar’s successful November 2025 test saw its Bayraktar Kalkan VTOL UAV release a compact FPV drone midair, showcasing a new step toward distributed unmanned tactics and layered drone systems shaped by recent battlefield innovations (Picture Source: Baykar)

Baykar’s Kalkan VTOL Drone Achieves FPV Drone Launch Test Marking New Era in Airborne Motherships

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On 29 November 2025, Baykar conducted a successful demonstration of its Bayraktar Kalkan VTOL UAV deploying a compact FPV drone in flight, as reporte…
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By 2023, more than 1,900 helicopters from the BK117, EC145, and H145 families had been delivered worldwide for emergency medical services, military and police operations, rescue work, and general utility tasks. (Picture source: Airbus)

Belgium approves purchase of five more Airbus H145M helicopters for Defence and Police

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
As reported by L'Avenir on November 28, 2025, Belgium decided to purchase five additional Airbus H145M helicopters after the Council of Ministers app…
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The airspace closure could signal that the United States is preparing to back up its naval actions with long-range bombers, surveillance, and fighter jets already deployed near Venezuela. (Picture source: US Navy)

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. President Trump warns pilots to stay out of Venezuela as full airspace closure takes effect

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On November 29, 2025, US President Donald Trump warned airlines and pilots to treat all Venezuelan airspace as fully closed, signaling a further tigh…
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