China   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The Aviationist • Parth Satam

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
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: 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
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
asianmilitaryreview.com • David Oliver

China’s PLA grows its fleet of AEW&C aircraft

By asianmilitaryreview.com: Amidst regional tensions, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues to acquire airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

2025-12-25T23:48:15.033910-08:00
Satellite   Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Jonathan Landay

Russia Likely Deploying New Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missiles at Former Belarus Airbase, Researchers Say

By Reuters: Moscow is likely stationing new nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus, a development that could bolster Russia’s ability to deliver missiles across Europe, two U.S.

Also: Economic Times
2025-12-26T11:27:33.412589-08:00