aviation   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

EU studies stealth turboprop light-attack aircraft to replace aging fleets by 2035–2040

The EU is studying a stealth-focused turboprop light-attack aircraft to replace aging close-air-support and counterinsurgency fleets on a 2035–2040 horizon, aiming to provide a lower‑cost, survivable option optimised for persistent ISR and low‑intensity strike missions across European theatres.

2026-01-05T04:10:38.719038-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Pakistan test-launches indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from Mirage; demonstrates 324 nm range

By FlightGlobal: The Pakistan air force has successfully test-launched its indigenously developed Taimoor cruise missile from a Dassault Aviation Mirage IIIE fighter, with the weapon demonstrating a precision strike capability at ranges up to 324nm.

2026-01-04T23:58:13.262953-08:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Taiwan F-16Vs to get anti-stealth boost with Legion pods

By FlightGlobal: The USA has awarded Lockheed Martin a $329 million contract to urgently supply 55 Legion infrared search and track pods for Taiwan's F-16V fleet, enhancing the island's ability to detect low-observable Chinese combat aircraft amid escalating regional tensions.

Also: govconwire.com
2026-01-04T22:34:01.471584-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • Associated Press

Trump says U.S. national security officials conclude Ukraine did not target Putin’s residence in alleged drone strike

By Associated Press: President Donald Trump said that U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week.

Also: koreatimes.co.kr and Stars and Stripes
2026-01-04T18:10:53.164192-08:00