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Russian Spy Ship Yantar Points Laser at RAF P-8 Poseidon on the Edge of UK Waters

The Aviationist Blog - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 19:41
The UK Defense Secretary said the Russian ship pointed lasers at a RAF P-8 Poseidon while on the edge of UK waters off Scotland. The Russian intelligence ship Yantar is currently sailing on the edge of UK waters off the coast of Scotland, monitored by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. During a […]
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Highlights - SEDE/TRAN: Military mobility report + Military Mobility Package presentation - Committee on Security and Defence

On 24 November, Members of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) vote jointly on the adoption of the SEDE/TRAN draft report on military mobility (Rapporteurs: Petras Auštrevičius (Renew, LT) and Roberts Zile (ECR, LV) followed by a presentation on the Military Mobility Package by Commissioner for Defence and Space A. Kubilius and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism A. Tzitzikostas, adopted on 19 November.
The proposal puts forward a comprehensive set of measures aiming at facilitating the transport of equipment, goods and personnel for military purposes, while minimising and mitigating the impact of such transport on civilian transport.
Meeting agenda and documents
Live Streaming via the EP Multimedia Centre
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on establishing a framework of measures to facilitate the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the Union
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Archer Aviation to Supply Hybrid Powertrain to Anduril and Edge’s Omen Drone

The Aviationist Blog - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 16:16
Anduril previously said a breakthrough in Omen’s development came through collaboration with Archer Aviation, which develops hybrid-electric VTOL systems. Archer Aviation has announced on Nov. 17, 2025, that it will supply its proprietary hybrid powertrain to third parties, starting with the Omen drone being developed by Anduril and Edge Group. The drone was recently unveiled […]
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Latest news - Next SEDE meetings - Committee on Security and Defence


The following additional SEDE meetings will take place:

  • Joint SEDE&TRAN Committees on Monday, 24 November 2025 from 20.00 - 21.30 in Strasbourg (room CHURCHILL 200);
  • SEDE Committee on Thursday, 27 November 2025 from 9.00 - 10.00 in Strasbourg (CHURCHILL 200).
The next ordinary meeting of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 from 9.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.30 and Thursday, 4 December 2025 from 9.00 - 12.30 and 15.00 - 18.30 in Brussels (room ANTALL 4Q1).
Further information about the SEDE meetings can be found here.

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SEDE missions 2025:
  • Djibouti - 27-29 October 2025
  • Greenland - 15-19 September 2025
  • Norway - 27-30 May 2025
  • Moldova and Ukraine - 14-17 April 2025
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina - 24-27 February 2025
  • Israel and Palestine - 5-8 February 2025
SEDE missions 2024:
  • United Kingdom - 28-30 October 2024
  • Ukraine - 25-26 October 2024

SEDE Committee meetings' calendar 2025
SEDE Committee meetings' calendar 2026
EP calendar 2025
EP calendar 2026
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Air Force Reserve’s 919th SOW Returns to Gunship Mission with First Flight of AC-130J Ghostrider

The Aviationist Blog - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 15:48
The 919th Special Operations Wing flew the AC-130A Spectre for 20 years, before transitioning to non-gunship aircraft, and will now operate the new AC-130J. The 919th Special Operations Wing (919th SOW) marked its return to the aircraft gunship role on Oct. 9, 2025, after its constituent 711th Special Operations Squadron (711th SOS) flew its first […]
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Ukraine/United States : Ukraine's 'stolen children' drive increased US intelligence cooperation with Kyiv

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:00
A bipartisan group in the US House of Representatives has been working behind the scenes for several weeks to strengthen cooperation between Washington and Kyiv regarding the thousands of Ukrainian children that have been forcibly transferred to Russia.In a bill [...]
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Ukraine/United States : Ukraine's ‘stolen children' drive increased US intelligence cooperation with Kyiv

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:00
A bipartisan group in the US House of Representatives has been working behind the scenes for several weeks to strengthen cooperation between Washington and Kyiv regarding the thousands of Ukrainian children that have been forcibly transferred to Russia.In a bill [...]
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France : France's top criminology chair at CNAM on hold after all candidates rejected

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:00
The selection committee charged with choosing a replacement for prominent consultant Alain Bauer after he left his chair in applied [...]
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Singapore/United States : High storms at Highgate, Mintz shrinks in Asia, CIA bigwig launches consultancy

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:00
London - Highgate in turmoilOn 11 November, the London-based strategy consulting and dispute resolution firm Highgate abruptly struck one of [...]
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France/Qatar : France to pitch defence start-ups in hope of Qatari cash

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:00
According to Intelligence Online sources, France's DGA procurement agency is drawing up a list of companies, many of them start-ups, [...]
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France/Ukraine : Rafale sale terms to Ukraine be revealed Friday to defence firms involved

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:00
The French defence ministry will on 17 November disclose to [...]
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France/South Korea : South Korean defence industry seeking allies in France

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:00
On the heels of the major South Korean defence trade [...]
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F-15E Strike Eagles Complete Kadena Rotation and First Fighter Deployment to Diego Garcia

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 23:35
Of the twelve F-15E Strike Eagles that the 336th FS deployed to Kadena Air Base, six were sent to NSF Diego Garcia for three months in response to tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Air Force’s 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron concluded a six-month deployment with 12 F-15E Strike Eagles at Kadena Air Base, Japan, […]
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Morocco Orders 10 Airbus H225M Helicopters

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 23:03
Announced at the Dubai Air Show, 10 H225M helicopters will join the Royal Moroccan Air Force and begin to replace its ageing Puma fleet in the combat search and rescue role. Joining over 360 H225 and H225M helicopters in service worldwide, Morocco’s ten examples of the aircraft will be fitted with Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical/infrared […]
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Lockheed Martin Test Flies Gen III TacIRST Sensor

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 22:26
The Gen III TacIRST distributed infrared threat‑warning system will equip the F-22 Raptor, with an evaluation planned in 2026. Lockheed Martin has announced the first flight of the latest iteration of its TacIRST sensor, or Gen III TacIRST. The flight was conducted in October by a Rockwell Sabreliner 65 testbed equipped with a pod carrying […]
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First S-70 Firehawks in Europe Ordered by the Czech Republic

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 19:22
Two S-70 Firehawk helicopters will enter service with the Czech Police and become the first examples of the type in European skies, with an option remaining open for a third airframe. After securing an order last month for two new Firehawks for the L.A. County Fire Department, Lockheed Martin, through Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec, has […]
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Saab, Boeing, and BAE Systems Pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK Fast Jet Trainer

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 17:38
Ahead of an expected competition to replace the RAF’s Hawk T2s, Saab, Boeing, and BAE Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on a pilot training system centered on the T-7 Red Hawk. In a press release published on Nov. 18, 2025, the Vice President of Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Business Development […]
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United States/Venezuela : Venezuela crisis deepens rift between US spy chief Gabbard and CIA head Ratcliffe

Intelligence Online - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 06:00
Washington's increased military presence in the Caribbean has widened a rift in President Donald Trump's administration and particularly within the intelligence community.The United States's increasing pressure on Nicolas Maduro's regime in Venezuela is a sign of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's [...]
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France/Russia : From Dagestan to Biarritz: what we now know about the men suspected of tracking a Russian dissident

Intelligence Online - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 06:00
Four men were arrested on 13 October as part of an investigation into "criminal conspiracy with a view to preparing [...]
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Taiwan : KMT opposition party's budget blocking threatens Taiwan-made submarines

Intelligence Online - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 06:00
Like many other parliaments around the world, Taiwan's legislature will begin a race against time between now and January to [...]
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