The US announced on Nov. 15 that F-15EX fighters, the successor to the F-15, have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa and begun deployment. This is the F-15EX's first deployment to a US Air Force overseas base.

California Governor Newsom represented the state at the U.S.-Ukraine Clean Energy Forum in Warsaw, citing a partnership of more than 30 years and a newly established sister-state link with Lviv Oblast. He said California prioritizes cooperation on sustainable reconstruction and Ukraine's energy independence.

SpaceX's Starship second stage returned on the 14th and was recovered after being "captured" by the launch tower's mechanical arm, marking the vehicle's 15th test flight. Starship launched from Texas on the afternoon of the 13th CT. The mission had aimed to recover both booster and ship at the launch site; after stage separation the Super Heavy booster did not return to the site and instead executed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The flight lasted about 22.5 hours.