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asianmilitaryreview.com • David Oliver

DoD warns Chinese advances in sixth‑generation fighter programs as PLA expands AEW&C fleet

The US Department of Defense's annual report warns Beijing is making significant strides in sixth-generation fighter programs while the People's Liberation Army is growing its fleet of airborne early warning and control aircraft, a combination that expands Chinese air‑domain sensing, command‑and‑control reach and regional strike potential.

2025-12-25T23:48:15.033910-08:00
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.

2025-12-26T11:27:33.412589-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

LIG Nex1 wins $1.19bn contracts to develop EW system and short-range air-to-air missile for KF-21

By FlightGlobal: South Korean defence contractor LIG Nex1 has been awarded two significant contracts worth a combined $1.19 billion to develop an electronic warfare system for a national aircraft programme and a prototype short-range air-to-air missile for the KF-21 fighter.

2025-12-26T11:08:40.877595-08:00
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.

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2025-12-26T10:27:36.727268-08:00
Space Force   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development  
Task & Purpose • Jeff Schogol

US Space Force guardians graduate basic training wearing service dress uniforms for first time

By Task & Purpose: The Space Force is currently in the process of making its dress uniform available to guardians through 2026.

2025-12-26T05:17:40.162405-08:00
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
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
defenceturkey.com • Defence Turkey Staff

UK Confirms Sale of 12 C-130J Super Hercules and £550m Modernisation Package to Türkiye

By defenceturkey.com: In a statement released today, the UK Government has confirmed the sale of 12 second-hand C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye as part of a wider defence export package, with a combined value exceeding £550 million for the UK defence sector and Marshall Aerospace.

2025-12-26T04:42:25.811161-08:00