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DefenseNews.com • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Swedish air chief sets 2026 fighter decision timeline, highlights Gripen E's anti‑drone role

Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman said the Swedish Air Force will keep options open on a next‑generation fighter and aims to make a decision in 2026. He highlighted the JAS 39 Gripen E’s growing roles — including anti‑drone missions — and Sweden’s NATO aspirations.

2025-12-23T05:18:08.038359-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Airbus

Spain orders 18 C295 transport aircraft

By Airbus: The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft to replace the CN235 and C212 fleets of the Spanish Air and Space Force.

Also: Aviation24, Janes, Aviation Week and indiastrategic.in
2025-12-23T02:57:50.550251-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Army seeks commercial overhaul line to keep 2,300 UH‑60M Black Hawks flying past 2050

By FlightGlobal: The US Army has issued a Request for Information seeking options for establishing a commercial production line to overhauling and upgrade its 2,300 UH-60M Black Hawks, aiming to keep the rotorcraft operational beyond 2050.

Also: defence-blog.com
2025-12-22T11:04:31.964663-08:00
China   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters • Idrees Ali

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

By Reuters: China had likely put in more than 100 solid-fuelled DF-31 ICBMs in silo fields close to its border with Mongolia - the latest in a series of silo sites.

Also: english.kyodonews.net, Economic Times and moderndiplomacy.eu
2025-12-22T07:28:12.779851-08:00
Leadership   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Aviation Week • Aviation Week Network Staff

Top 5 Aerospace and Defense Stories Of 2025

By Aviation Week: Take a look at the top five Aerospace and Defense stories from 2025, highlighting major developments such as Boeing securing the U.S. Air Force's NGAD F-47 fighter contract.

Also: Breaking Defense, Shephard Media and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-12-22T02:53:00.607648-08:00