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LIG Nex1 wins $1.19bn to develop EW suite and short‑range air‑to‑air missile for KF‑21

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has secured two contracts worth a combined $1.19 billion to develop an integrated electronic‑warfare system for the national combat aircraft programme and to build a prototype short‑range air‑to‑air missile for the KF‑21 fighter.

2025-12-26T11:08:40.877595-08:00

FlightGlobal

DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests

2025-12-24T09:52:50.024415-08:00

The Intercept

Congress advances pilot program allowing federal payment of defense contractors' interest despite Pentagon opposition

2025-12-24T20:21:16.549007-08:00

Aviation Week

South Korea commits W3.4tn to develop 24,000 lb‑thrust indigenous turbofan for KF-21 Block 3

2025-12-23T11:57:17.125142-08:00

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LIG Nex1 wins $1.19bn to develop EW suite and short‑range air‑to‑air missile for KF‑21 South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has secured two contracts worth a combined $1.19 billion to develop an integrated electronic‑warfare system for the national combat aircraft programme and to build a prototype short‑range air‑to‑air missile for the KF‑21 fighter.

2025-12-26T11:08:40.877595-08:00

LIG Nex1 wins $1.19bn to develop EW suite and short‑range air‑to‑air missile for KF‑21

foreignaffairs.com

How to Secure the Sky: Building a U.S. Defence Against Drone Threats The United States needs a coherent defence against a widening range of drone threats, from small commercial UAS to weaponized loitering munitions. The piece argues for layered detection, electronic‑warfare tools and scalable interceptors, supported by clarified authorities and coordinated procurement.

2025-12-25T22:04:06.993520-08:00

How to Secure the Sky: Building a U.S. Defence Against Drone Threats

The Intercept

Congress advances pilot program allowing federal payment of defense contractors' interest despite Pentagon opposition Congress advanced a pilot program permitting the federal government to pay defense contractors' interest costs, upending an 80‑year prohibition and moving forward over explicit Pentagon objections. The limited measure could shift financing burdens across primes and subcontractors on major weapon and sustainment contracts.

2025-12-24T20:21:16.549007-08:00

Congress advances pilot program allowing federal payment of defense contractors' interest despite Pentagon opposition

Federal News Network

USAF abandons broad re‑optimization while Army and Marines accelerate force transformations This year the U.S. Air Force has abandoned most of its recent 're‑optimization' changes, reversing sweeping organizational and China‑focused initiatives, while the Army and Marine Corps continue major transformation efforts — the Army launching one of its largest aviation and force‑structure realignments in decades.

2025-12-24T12:47:32.550990-08:00

USAF abandons broad re‑optimization while Army and Marines accelerate force transformations

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DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests The DoD’s 2025 assessment says Beijing now operates more than 1,189 satellites — over 510 dedicated to space-based ISR — and calls China’s military buildup “historic,” citing expanded nuclear and carrier forces alongside flight tests of tailless sixth‑generation fighter prototypes.

2025-12-24T09:52:50.024415-08:00

DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests

Reuters

Pentagon increases Lockheed Martin C-130J contract from $15B to $25B The Pentagon said Tuesday it has increased a previously awarded Lockheed Martin contract for C-130J delivery, development and engineering from $15 billion to $25 billion. The modification expands program funding to support additional aircraft, sustainment and engineering work.

2025-12-23T14:45:47.843022-08:00

Pentagon increases Lockheed Martin C-130J contract from $15B to $25B

Aviation Week

South Korea commits W3.4tn to develop 24,000 lb‑thrust indigenous turbofan for KF-21 Block 3 South Korea has approved a W3.4 trillion (about $3.4 billion) Advanced Aviation Engine Development Project to build an indigenous turbofan producing 16,000 lb military thrust and 24,000 lb with afterburner. The 14‑year programme, running 2027–2040, targets the KF‑21 Block 3.

2025-12-23T11:57:17.125142-08:00

South Korea commits W3.4tn to develop 24,000 lb‑thrust indigenous turbofan for KF-21 Block 3

tectonicdefense.com

DoD names first FY26 APFIT winners, awards over $400M in contracts Yesterday the Department of Defense announced the first FY26 APFIT winners, awarding more than $400 million in contracts as it pushes up against a Christmas deadline. These initial awards kick off FY26 APFIT spending and establish near-term contractual work for recipients.

2025-12-23T07:24:27.592923-08:00

DoD names first FY26 APFIT winners, awards over $400M in contracts

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LIG Nex1 wins $1.19bn to develop EW suite and short‑range air‑to‑air missile for KF‑21

DoD: China Operates >1,189 Satellites, 510+ for ISR; ‘Historic’ Buildup Includes Nuclear, Carrier and Sixth‑Gen Fighter Tests

Congress advances pilot program allowing federal payment of defense contractors' interest despite Pentagon opposition

South Korea commits W3.4tn to develop 24,000 lb‑thrust indigenous turbofan for KF-21 Block 3

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