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NATO jets scrambled after Russian aircraft spotted
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Is the UK spending enough on defence?
And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Airbus sticks to aircraft production target despite supply chain woes
Board plans to propose renewing Guillaume Faury’s mandate as chief executive next yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
This Electric Aircraft-Maker Just Landed a $318 Million Investment
Beta Technologies’s Series C funding comes just a month after a $20 million investment to build out charging infrastructure across the country.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Pentagon sending more bomber aircraft, warships to Middle East
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story More US bomber aircraft, warships heading to Middle East ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
This Startup Is Cruising Forward With Plans for a Futuristic, Climate-Friendly Aircraft
JetZero aims to halve aviation industry greenhouse gas emissions through a cutting-edge blended wing body aircraft design.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
This Startup’s Futuristic, Blimp-Like Aircraft Could Keep an Eye on the World Below
Sceye’s high altitude platform system is designed to float in the stratosphere and monitor methane leaks and other events.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
North Korea accused of GPS jamming attacks on South Korean ships and aircraft
Seoul’s military says several vessels and dozens of civilian planes disrupted, a week after Pyongyang fired what it called its most powerful solid-fuel ICBM missile. North Korea staged GPS jamming ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
China building prototype nuclear reactor for new aircraft carrier, AP says
"Operating a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is an exclusive club, one that China looks set to join," says a researcher behind the analysis of satellite images and government documents.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
FAA bans flights to Haiti after aircraft struck by bullets
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Tuesday prohibiting US flights below 10,000 feet over Haiti for the next 30 days after several planes were struck by gunfire amid gang ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Allegiant Travel Unit Extends Boeing Aircraft-Delivery Agreement to 2027
The amended agreement also provides for other benefits and considerations related to delivery delays in 2024, Allegiant disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
Aircraft Used by DHL Crashes During Forced Landing in Lithuania
One person died in the incident, which came months after people alleged to have been working for Russian intelligence services used the company to ship incendiary devices.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
China has deployed military aircraft and ships to track and monitor a U.S. Navy plane transiting the sensitive Taiwan Strait, Beijing said, as the two nations continue to spar over self-ruled TaiwanWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Netanyahu fires Israel’s defence minister Gallant
Prime minister said ‘significant gaps’ had emerged over the management of the warBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
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Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables
Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaksWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks
Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to addressWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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The Boks and the blitz - can England keep faith in defence?
England have invested time and expertise in their new high-tempo defence. As the defeats stack up, have they got enough faith to see it through against the world champions?Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped
Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Defence secretary to seek 'missing' nuclear test records
Men who witnessed nuclear tests in the 1950s are demanding answers over alleged secret monitoring programme.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
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China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption
US officials say probe is part of wider operation to uncover graft in People’s Liberation ArmyBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriersWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriersTech - ABC News - November 11 -
A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriersTech - ABC News - November 11 -
Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriersWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Chinese military aircraft shadow U.S. Navy spy plane over Taiwan Strait
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as tension mounts between the superpowers.World - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals
Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget messWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
How the US election outcome will influence Europe’s defence policy
Also in this newsletter: New EU commissioners face the European parliamentWorld - Financial Times - November 4