China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
The Aviationist • Parth Satam

Report: Third prototype of China’s J-36 next‑generation fighter has flown

Observers report a third prototype of China's J-36 next‑generation fighter has flown, appearing exactly one year after the first prototype was spotted in December 2024. Imagery and open‑source sightings by Chinese military aviation watchers indicated the new airframe conducted flight activity.

2025-12-26T02:44:25.948709-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' Faces Funding, Timeline and Export Challenges

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Russia claims Su-75 Checkmate first flight in 2026, but delays, no state funding, and lost export markets raise serious doubts.

Also: defence.m5dergi.com
2025-12-27T02:09:55.985761-08:00
Blue Origin   Leadership   ULA  
Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Blue Origin Names Tory Bruno to New National Security Group

By Bloomberg: Tory Bruno, the former chief executive officer and president of United Launch Alliance, will become the president of the new national security group at Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-founded space venture that is one of ULA’s biggest suppliers and rivals.

Also: Breaking Defense, Spaceflight Now, Space Policy Online, webpronews.com, GeekWire, luxtimes.lu, Defense Daily, talkoftitusville.com, rocketcitynow.com, Bloomberg Law and 5 more
2025-12-26T10:27:36.727268-08:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters • Reuters |

China sanctions 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis unit, over Taiwan arms sales

By Reuters: China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.

Also: Simple Flying, news.ssbcrack.com, koreatimes.co.kr, Fortune, Nikkei Asia, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Yomiuri Japan News, news.ssbcrack.com and defensehere.com
2025-12-26T01:46:31.568282-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Turkey receives 10 GE F110s for Kaan; further 80-engine deal imperiled by S-400 tensions

By FlightGlobal: Ten GE Aerospace F110 engines have been delivered for Turkey's developmental Kaan fighter, but negotiations for 80 additional powerplants face potential obstacles linked to Ankara's acquisition of Russian S-400 missiles.

2025-12-26T11:44:25.197944-08:00