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Reuters

Lockheed delivers record 191 F-35s in 2025 as production pace accelerates for U.S. and allies

Lockheed Martin delivered 191 F‑35 Lightning II fighters in 2025, a program record that eclipses the prior annual high of 142 jets. The company said deliveries went to the United States and allied nations as production pace accelerated, described as roughly five times faster than previous rates.

Also: defence-industry.eu, investors.lockheedmartin.com and Lockheed Martin
2026-01-07T14:42:49.406814-08:00
aviation   Event   Europe   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Boeing  
The War Zone • Howard Altman

U.S. Forces Seize Russian‑Flagged Tanker Marinera After Weekslong Pursuit in North Atlantic

By The War Zone: The tanker Marinera was boarded after a weekslong pursuit and after U.S. aviation assets had poured into the United Kingdom.

Also: Janes
2026-01-07T06:11:38.641179-08:00
F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Taiwan searches for missing F-16V pilot after crash

By AeroTime: A ROCAF F-16V crashed off Hualien during a night training flight. The pilot remains missing as SAR crews search in rough seas and high winds.

Also: Space Daily, news.ssbcrack.com and South China Morning Post
2026-01-07T01:17:08.771825-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
Reuters • Saad Sayeed

Pakistan eyes defence pact with Bangladesh, sale of JF-17 jets

By Reuters: The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held talks on a potential pact covering the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, Pakistan's military said, as Islamabad widens its arms supply ambitions and beefs up ties with Bangladesh.

Also: Aviation Week, India Defense News and english.kyodonews.net
2026-01-06T23:33:07.447053-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France’s DGA conducts A400M flight trials, dropping 72 inert drones to validate launch simulations and aircraft safety

By AeroTime: France’s DGA has conducted flight trials releasing 72 inert drone mock-ups from an Airbus A400M to validate simulations and aircraft safety.

2026-01-07T04:34:25.333280-08:00