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China Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

China develops hypersonic glide vehicle capable of launching air-to-air weapons against high-value aircraft

China’s military has developed a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to launch air-to-air weapons against high-value targets, including command-and-control aircraft, at ranges of thousands of miles. The capability could extend the threat envelope facing airborne battle-management and support platforms central to military operations.

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2026-08-24T06:21:34.576713-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

China’s J-16 jets face off with Rafales in first-ever Egypt exercise

By AeroTime: Chinese J-16 fighter jets engaged French-made Rafale fighters for the first time, part of the Eagles of Civilization 2026 drills in Egypt.

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2026-08-24T05:35:07.986006-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Russia says UK’s plan to hand Ukraine Storm Shadow blueprints pours fuel on fire

By AeroTime: Russia has accused the UK of "pouring fuel on the fire" over plans to provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow blueprints to help establish local assembly lines.

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2026-08-24T06:20:05.653292-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Saab still shooting for Gripen E sale to Canada as it targets production ramp-up

By FlightGlobal: Airframer has promised to establish a domestic final assembly line if it secures a deal from Ottawa amid growing demand for fighter.

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2026-08-24T06:20:24.131081-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Quantum Systems Press Release

Quantum Systems expands its U.S. footprint with new Huntsville facility

By Vertical Mag: Quantum Systems opens a new office in Huntsville, enhancing engineering capabilities for defense customers and operations.

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2026-08-24T05:36:10.448546-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Hungarian Air Force Gripen crashes near Szolnok, pilot ejects safely

By Air Data News: Accident comes only two months after Hungary completed the expansion of its Saab fighter fleet to 18 Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter crashed near Szolnok , Hungary, on Monday, August 24, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft.

Reuters

Hungarian Gripen jet crashes, no injuries reported, PM Magyar says

AeroTime

Hungarian Gripen fighter crashes at Szolnok military base

Also: Associated Press, Aviation24, Aviation Safety Network and Aviation24

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2026-08-24T02:21:49.256768-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 runs off runway at Makassar airport

By AeroTime: An Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 fighter ran off a runway at Makassar’s Sultan Hasanuddin Airport. The cause and crew’s condition remain undisclosed.

Also: Aviation Safety Network and en.antaranews.com

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2026-08-24T03:50:00.373732-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

New US Navy missile addresses Chinese kill web threat

By FlightGlobal: With the AIM-424 Malice reveal, the US Navy has shown off its second long-range air-to-air missile in two years. The emergence of a new US Navy (USN) long-range air-to-air missile, designated AIM-424 Malice, underscores the seriousness of the Chinese threat to aircraft carrier strike groups.

Naval News

U.S. Navy Unveils AIM-424 Malice Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile

AeroTime

US Navy reveals long-range AIM-424 Malice missile that fits inside an F-35C

Also: militaryleak.com, defence-industry.eu and aerospaceglobalnews.com

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2026-08-24T00:20:13.695659-07:00

China develops hypersonic glide vehicle capable of launching air-to-air weapons against high-value aircraft

China’s J-16 jets face off with Rafales in first-ever Egypt exercise

Russia says UK’s plan to hand Ukraine Storm Shadow blueprints pours fuel on fire

Saab still shooting for Gripen E sale to Canada as it targets production ramp-up

Quantum Systems expands its U.S. footprint with new Huntsville facility

Hungarian Air Force Gripen crashes near Szolnok, pilot ejects safely

Hungarian Gripen jet crashes, no injuries reported, PM Magyar says

Hungarian Gripen fighter crashes at Szolnok military base

Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 runs off runway at Makassar airport

New US Navy missile addresses Chinese kill web threat

U.S. Navy Unveils AIM-424 Malice Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile

US Navy reveals long-range AIM-424 Malice missile that fits inside an F-35C

China Develops Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Designed to Target High-Value Aircraft

Saab still shooting for Gripen E sale to Canada as it targets production ramp-up

Russia says UK’s plan to hand Ukraine Storm Shadow blueprints pours fuel on fire

Quantum Systems expands its U.S. footprint with new Huntsville facility

China’s J-16 jets face off with Rafales in first-ever Egypt exercise

Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 runs off runway at Makassar airport

Satellite signals-intelligence operator Hawkeye 360: In Q2, international revenue outpaced US growth

Saab Sees Demand For GlobalEye-LoyalEye Combination

Ukraine’s Next Missile Defense: Starlink?

AIM-424 "Malice" Very Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Emerges From The Shadows (Updated)

US Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile with range exceeding 250 nautical miles

Saab unveils stealthy supersonic A3 combat-drone concept as Sweden advances a new turbojet

China’s 1,500-Acre Artificial Island in the South China Sea Takes Shape for Potential Militarization

China’s fourth aircraft carrier takes shape, with nuclear propulsion a possibility

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