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Russia Reveals Su-57E Fifth-Gen Jet’s Side Bay Air-to-Air Missile Deployment Sequence

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
During Dubai Airshow 2025, Russia’s Su-57E prototype finally demonstrated in public how its side weapons bay operates, ending years of speculation ...
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An Indian Air Force Tejas Light Combat Aircraft seen moments before and during its fatal crash at Dubai Airshow 2025, where the fighter lost control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, resulting in the death of the pilot and raising urgent questions about the jet’s flight safety and system reliability. An Indian Air Force Tejas Light Combat Aircraft seen moments before and during its fatal crash at Dubai Airshow 2025, where the fighter lost control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, resulting in the death of the pilot and raising urgent questions about the jet’s flight safety and system reliability.

Analysis: Possible Causes of the Indian Tejas Fighter Jet Crash at Dubai Airshow 2025

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter went down during a low altitude demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Thursday, according to air show officials ...
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The U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache V6 demonstrates its emerging counter-drone role, using upgraded sensors, Link 16 networking, JAGM and Hellfire missiles, APKWS rockets, and the 30 mm chain gun to detect, track, and destroy small and medium UAS during Operation Flyswatter at MCAS New River (Picture source: U.S. DoW). The U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache V6 demonstrates its emerging counter-drone role, using upgraded sensors, Link 16 networking, JAGM and Hellfire missiles, APKWS rockets, and the 30 mm chain gun to detect, track, and destroy small and medium UAS during Operation Flyswatter at MCAS New River (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Shows High Kill Rate in New Counter-Drone Live Fire Test

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
The U.S. Army confirmed that its AH-64E Apache can provide credible counter-drone and mobile air defense protection after a high-tempo live fire ev...
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The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract with Rafael to accelerate large-scale production of Iron Dome interceptors, replenishing stockpiles after recent high-intensity engagements and expanding the system’s role within Israel’s layered air and missile defense network (Picture source: Rafael). The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract with Rafael to accelerate large-scale production of Iron Dome interceptors, replenishing stockpiles after recent high-intensity engagements and expanding the system’s role within Israel’s layered air and missile defense network (Picture source: Rafael).

Israel Expands Iron Dome Production Through Rafael Contract Funded by $8.7 Billion U.S. Aid

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Israel has approved a multi-billion-dollar contract with Rafael to accelerate serial production of Iron Dome interceptors using funds from the 8.7 ...
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Belgium ordered a total of seventeen H145M helicopters on June 17, 2024, including fifteen units for the Belgian Defence and two for the Federal Police, with options for three additional police helicopters. (Picture source: Belgian Air Force and Airbus) Belgium ordered a total of seventeen H145M helicopters on June 17, 2024, including fifteen units for the Belgian Defence and two for the Federal Police, with options for three additional police helicopters. (Picture source: Belgian Air Force and Airbus)

Belgium’s first Airbus H145M light helicopter completes first test flight in Germany

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On November 14, 2025, Belgium Air Force’s first H145M light utility helicopter carried out its initial test flight from Airbus Helicopters’ site in...
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U.S. special operations forces, such as the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), rely on the MH-47G Chinook for insertion, extraction, resupply, and additional specialized roles in demanding environments. (Picture source: 160th SOAR) U.S. special operations forces, such as the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), rely on the MH-47G Chinook for insertion, extraction, resupply, and additional specialized roles in demanding environments. (Picture source: 160th SOAR)

U.S. Special Operations Command orders more MH-47G helicopters from Boeing

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) awarded a delivery order valued at $877,742,891 to Boeing for the procurement o...
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China’s Feilong-300D loitering munition features a delta-wing design, a gasoline piston engine, modular warhead options, and an advertised strike range of around 1,000 kilometers. Developed for low-cost mass production, it is intended to overwhelm air defenses through large-scale, long-range saturation attacks (Picture source: CNA). China’s Feilong-300D loitering munition features a delta-wing design, a gasoline piston engine, modular warhead options, and an advertised strike range of around 1,000 kilometers. Developed for low-cost mass production, it is intended to overwhelm air defenses through large-scale, long-range saturation attacks (Picture source: CNA).

UAE studies China’s Feilong 300D loitering munition as a low-cost long-range strike option

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
The United Arab Emirates is reviewing the Chinese-made Feilong 300D loitering munition as a potential addition to its long-range strike mix, accord...
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The JF-17 Thunder was developed to give the Pakistan Air Force an affordable multirole fighter that would not be vulnerable to external sanctions, while also replacing ageing A-5C bombers, F-7P/PG interceptors, and Mirage III/5 fighters. (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force) The JF-17 Thunder was developed to give the Pakistan Air Force an affordable multirole fighter that would not be vulnerable to external sanctions, while also replacing ageing A-5C bombers, F-7P/PG interceptors, and Mirage III/5 fighters. (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force)

Pakistan announces new sale agreement for its JF-17 fighter jet during Dubai Airshow 2025

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On November 20, 2025, the Pakistan Air Force announced that an unspecified friendly country had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acqui...
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During the November 20, 2025, trial in northwestern Türkiye, the Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft electronically “shot down” an F-16 by detecting, tracking and simulating a Gökdoğan beyond visual range missile engagement using the indigenous MURAD AESA radar (Picture Source: Baykar / Army Recognition Group) During the November 20, 2025, trial in northwestern Türkiye, the Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft electronically “shot down” an F-16 by detecting, tracking and simulating a Gökdoğan beyond visual range missile engagement using the indigenous MURAD AESA radar (Picture Source: Baykar / Army Recognition Group)

F-16 Fighter Jet Outmatched By Türkiye's Kizilelma Drone In Successful Unmanned Air Combat Test

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On 20 November 2025, Türkiye’s first unmanned combat aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, carried out a landmark air trial by electronically “shooting do...
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The ALTIUS-600M loitering munition offers multi-hour endurance, hundreds of kilometers of range, and a modular 3-kilogram warhead, allowing MQ-9 Reapers to launch precision strikes deep inside contested airspace while keeping the mothership safely outside enemy air defenses (Picture source: Anduril). The ALTIUS-600M loitering munition offers multi-hour endurance, hundreds of kilometers of range, and a modular 3-kilogram warhead, allowing MQ-9 Reapers to launch precision strikes deep inside contested airspace while keeping the mothership safely outside enemy air defenses (Picture source: Anduril).

U.S. Air Force Prepares MQ-9 Reapers to Serve as ALTIUS Drone Motherships

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
The Pentagon has awarded Anduril Industries a $50 million SBIR Phase III contract to supply ALTIUS drones and full integration support for the MQ-9...
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Airbus Flexrotor VTOL tactical drone with 12–14 hour endurance provides long-range EO/IR surveillance from tiny pads on land or at sea for persistent border and maritime ISTAR (Picture source: Airbus). Airbus Flexrotor VTOL tactical drone with 12–14 hour endurance provides long-range EO/IR surveillance from tiny pads on land or at sea for persistent border and maritime ISTAR (Picture source: Airbus).

Uzbekistan selects Airbus Flexrotor VTOL drone for long-range surveillance missions.

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Uzbekistan has signed a new Flexrotor uncrewed aircraft deal at the Dubai Airshow, marking the platform’s first entry into Central Asia. The long e...
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The Sukhoi Su-75 is intended to be available in one-seat, two-seat, and unmanned versions, allowing a single platform family to cover training, strike, and loyal wingman roles. (Picture source: X/Michael Jerdev) The Sukhoi Su-75 is intended to be available in one-seat, two-seat, and unmanned versions, allowing a single platform family to cover training, strike, and loyal wingman roles. (Picture source: X/Michael Jerdev)

Russia unveils unmanned Su-75 Checkmate stealth fighter at Dubai Airshow 2025

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
As reported by Michael Jerdev on November 16, 2025, Sukhoi presented a completed model of the unmanned variant of its future Su-75 Checkmate stealt...
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