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South Korea begins KF-21 Boramae pit‑drop trials as new air‑to‑air missile work continues

South Korea has started pit‑drop trials on the KF‑21 Boramae to validate introduction of an air‑to‑ground weapons capability, while parallel development of a new air‑to‑air missile continues. The activity advances the jet’s weapons and systems integration as it moves toward service entry.

2025-12-27T12:22:36.215670-08:00

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Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say

2025-12-26T11:27:33.412589-08:00

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

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

Reuters

RTX’s Raytheon wins $1.7B FMS contract to deliver four Patriot air-and-missile defense systems to Spain

2025-12-23T07:04:03.246691-08:00

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South Korea begins KF-21 Boramae pit‑drop trials as new air‑to‑air missile work continues South Korea has started pit‑drop trials on the KF‑21 Boramae to validate introduction of an air‑to‑ground weapons capability, while parallel development of a new air‑to‑air missile continues. The activity advances the jet’s weapons and systems integration as it moves toward service entry.

2025-12-27T12:22:36.215670-08:00

South Korea begins KF-21 Boramae pit‑drop trials as new air‑to‑air missile work continues

The Aviationist

China’s J-10C Allegedly Spotted Carrying YJ-21E Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile — First Fighter Integration Photos show a Chengdu J-10C carrying a YJ-21E anti-ship ballistic missile, a smaller YJ‑21/KD‑21 variant previously seen on H‑6K bombers — the first public evidence of fighter integration. The development widens launch options for ASBMs and could affect maritime strike deterrence.

2025-12-27T05:41:43.821820-08:00

China’s J-10C Allegedly Spotted Carrying YJ-21E Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile — First Fighter Integration

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Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say Satellite imagery studied by two U.S. researchers indicates Moscow is likely stationing new nuclear‑capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus. The move would extend Russia’s strike reach across Europe, alter regional force posture and complicate NATO air‑defence planning.

2025-12-26T11:27:33.412589-08:00

Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say

FlightGlobal

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

Reuters

RTX’s Raytheon wins $1.7B FMS contract to deliver four Patriot air-and-missile defense systems to Spain The U.S. Defense Department awarded RTX’s Raytheon a $1.7 billion Foreign Military Sales contract to deliver four Patriot air-and-missile defense systems to Spain, including radars, launchers, command-and-control stations and training equipment. The award — Spain’s largest Patriot order to date — follows recent European purchases.

2025-12-23T07:04:03.246691-08:00

RTX’s Raytheon wins $1.7B FMS contract to deliver four Patriot air-and-missile defense systems to Spain

Reuters

Draft Pentagon: China likely loaded 100+ ICBMs across three silo fields, resists arms‑control talks Draft Pentagon assessment says China has likely loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three silo fields and is resisting arms‑control negotiations, signaling an accelerated shift toward larger, more‑deployed strategic forces that could complicate U.S. and allied deterrence, targeting and missile‑defence planning.

2025-12-22T07:28:12.779851-08:00

Draft Pentagon: China likely loaded 100+ ICBMs across three silo fields, resists arms‑control talks

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U.S. and Jordan launch 'Operation Hawkeye' strikes on ISIS in Syria using F‑15s, A‑10s, Apaches and HIMARS The U.S., with Jordanian air support, launched 'Operation Hawkeye' — a Dec. 19 retaliatory campaign using F‑15s, A‑10s, Apache attack helicopters and HIMARS rockets to strike about 70 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites, with Deir ez‑Zor province the hardest hit after three Americans were killed.

2025-12-19T17:05:20.387796-08:00

U.S. and Jordan launch 'Operation Hawkeye' strikes on ISIS in Syria using F‑15s, A‑10s, Apaches and HIMARS

FlightGlobal

Germany signs contract to kickstart serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile for Luftwaffe Germany has contracted MBDA and Saab’s Taurus Systems joint venture to prepare serial production of the upgraded Taurus Neo air‑launched cruise missile for the Luftwaffe. The award begins industrial preparations for a Neo standard intended for Eurofighter integration and to strengthen deep‑strike capability.

2025-12-19T03:39:18.940060-08:00

Germany signs contract to kickstart serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile for Luftwaffe

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South Korea begins KF-21 Boramae pit‑drop trials as new air‑to‑air missile work continues

Russia likely deploying nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at former Belarus airbase, researchers say

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

RTX’s Raytheon wins $1.7B FMS contract to deliver four Patriot air-and-missile defense systems to Spain

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