The Aviationist
• Kai Greet
After nearly 50 years of service, nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returned to Naval Base Kitsap–Bremerton on Dec. 16, 2025 following its final scheduled deployment and is slated for decommissioning next year. Huntington Ingalls Industries has received a contract modification to support work tied to the ship’s inactivation.
The Aviationist
• David Cenciotti
By The Aviationist: Rare Il-38N ASW aircraft reportedly destroyed as Kyiv targets high-value enablers behind the front line. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has released.
Aviation Week
• Steve Trimble
By Aviation Week: The Advanced Aviation Engine Development Project will develop, test and certify a turbofan engine with 16,000 lb.-thrust at military power and 24,000 lb.-thrust on afterburner.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
By FlightGlobal: The US Department of War's latest annual assessment of Chinese military capabilities reveals significant progress in airpower development, including testing of two sixth-generation fighter aircraft and advances in airborne early warning systems.
India Defense News
• Indian Defence News Staff
By India Defense News: India is placing a substantial wager on the TEJAS MK-1A, with an order for nearly 200 jets poised to bolster the Indian Air Force's capabili...
India Defense News
• Indian Defence News Staff
By India Defense News: The Indian Air Force confronts a shrinking fighter fleet, prompting urgent measures to modernise its Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, the backbone of ...
The Business Journals
• Jenna Farhat
By The Business Journals: The company said it anticipates more orders from the Japanese military.
Federal News Network
• Anastasia Obis
By Federal News Network: This year the Army has embarked on one of its biggest transformations in decades, while the Air Force dropped most of its sweeping plans.
Reuters
• Tuvan Gumrukcu
