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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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China/South Korea : Chinese warship shadows French frigate in Yellow Sea

Intelligence Online - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 06:00
On its way to join the Enforcement Coordination Cell (ECC) mission monitoring international sanctions against North Korea, France's surveillance frigate [...]
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UAE : Sons of late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa embroiled in royal property feud

Intelligence Online - Tue, 18/11/2025 - 06:00
Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayhan and Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Zayed al Nayhan, the two sons of the [...]
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Lockheed Martin Unveils Sniper Networked Targeting Pod

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 17/11/2025 - 23:19
The Sniper NTP integrates a multi-datalink, multi-processor Hybrid Base Station (HBS) with the existing Sniper ATP, turning it into an airborne communications and edge-computing node. Lockheed Martin has unveiled the latest evolution of its proven Sniper targeting pod, called the Sniper Networked Targeting Pod (NTP), whose development was announced last year. By integrating a multi-datalink, […]
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Ukrainian Mirage 2000 Sports Kill Markings of Russian Cruise Missiles

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 17/11/2025 - 22:14
A Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F was shown with six Kh-101 ALCM kill markings in a rare close-up look at the French-supplied jet delivered earlier this year. A Ukrainian Air Force (UKrAF) French-made Mirage 2000-5F has been spotted with kill marks of what resemble Russian Kh-101 (X-101) long-range ALCM (Air-Launched Cruise Missile) in a Nov. 17, 2025, […]
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F-22 Raptor Takes Control of MQ-20 Avenger During Test

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 17/11/2025 - 17:35
GA-ASI and L3Harris joined forces to demonstrate Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming of an F-22 and MQ-20 using the new BANSHEE datalinks and Pantera radios. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced that, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies, it has conducted a successful Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming demonstration using an F-22 Raptor and an MQ-20 Avenger drone. Although […]
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Video of a committee meeting - Monday, 17 November 2025 - 16:15 - Committee on Security and Defence

Length of video : 15'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Video of a committee meeting - Monday, 17 November 2025 - 15:30 - Committee on Security and Defence

Length of video : 45'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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GA-ASI and Saab Will Test MQ-9B AEW&C Variant in the Summer of 2026

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 17/11/2025 - 16:31
The demo will be conducted at GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon facility in California using a company-owned MQ-9B equipped with AEW&C systems supplied by Saab. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced that it will test the new podded Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in collaboration with Saab […]
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Video of a committee meeting - Monday, 17 November 2025 - 14:30 - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy - Committee on Security and Defence

Length of video : 60'

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Video of a committee meeting - Monday, 17 November 2025 - 14:00 - Committee on Security and Defence

Length of video : 30'

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Ukraine and France Sign Deal for Potential Supply of 100 Rafale Fighters

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 17/11/2025 - 14:49
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron together signed a letter of intent that sets out the groundwork for a Ukrainian buy of up to 100 Dassault Rafale jets, more SAMP/T batteries, guided weapons, and UAVs. Standing together at Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base, near Paris, the respective Presidents of Ukraine and France embraced with a hug after signing […]
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France/Ukraine : The military-industrial challenges behind France's sale of Rafales to Ukraine

Intelligence Online - Mon, 17/11/2025 - 13:00
In parallel with the political and military talks between French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris [...]
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AMENDMENTS 1 - 234 - Draft report Flagship European defence projects of common interest - PE779.580v01-00

AMENDMENTS 1 - 234 - Draft report Flagship European defence projects of common interest
Committee on Security and Defence
Lucia Annunziata

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 275 - Draft report Tackling barriers to the single market for defence - PE779.620v01-00

AMENDMENTS 1 - 275 - Draft report Tackling barriers to the single market for defence
Committee on Security and Defence
Tobias Cremer

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