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DefenseNews.com
Where U.S. Hypersonic Capabilities Stand Compared to China — Expert Analysis
By DefenseNews.com: As China and other U.S. rivals claim to field operational hypersonic missiles, where does the U.S. stand in developing its own weapons? An expert weighs in.
DefenseNews.com
Which service is leading the US hypersonics race?
By DefenseNews.com: From ‘Dark Eagle’ to ‘Arrow’ and others, the American military branches are working on their own hypersonic platforms. Which one is closest to production?.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
Luxembourg looks to EU SAFE to fund SAMP/T NG air defense
By AeroTime: Luxembourg is evaluating long-range air defense options as MBDA and Thales promote the SAMP/T NG system amid Ukraine lessons and transatlantic strains.
DefenseNews.com
• Gordon Arthur
Hanwha, Lockheed and allies jockey for roles in US munitions production surge
By DefenseNews.com: Hanwha Aerospace and Lockheed Martin are taking different routes to partake in the massive push to replenish America's artillery shells and rockets.
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
Space Force to pursue next‑generation surveillance satellites without NRO partnership; issues RFI for wide‑field cameras
By Breaking Defense: Interested firms have until Jan. 9 to respond to a Space Force request for information about new wide-field-of-view cameras for a SILENTBARKER replacement constellation.
DefenseNews.com
Does the US need a ‘hypersonic czar’?
By DefenseNews.com: Former Air Force Secretary and Atlantic Council security expert Deborah James talks about how the military should approach an aggressive hypersonics program.
Aviation Week
• Chen Chuanren
China's CH-7 Uncrewed Flying Wing Makes Debut Flight
By Aviation Week: The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.
Air Data News
