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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 8:30 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Airbus Helicopters delivers two more Jupiter HC2 H145s to UK ahead of Brunei and Cyprus deployments
By FlightGlobal: Airbus Helicopters has handed over another pair of H145-based Jupiter HC2 utility rotorcraft to the UK armed forces ahead of their deployment 'in-theatre' early next year.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
Luxembourg looks to EU SAFE to fund SAMP/T NG air defense
By AeroTime: Luxembourg is evaluating long-range air defense options as MBDA and Thales promote the SAMP/T NG system amid Ukraine lessons and transatlantic strains.
DefenseNews.com
Where U.S. Hypersonic Capabilities Stand Compared to China — Expert Analysis
By DefenseNews.com: As China and other U.S. rivals claim to field operational hypersonic missiles, where does the U.S. stand in developing its own weapons? An expert weighs in.
DefenseNews.com
Which service is leading the US hypersonics race?
By DefenseNews.com: From ‘Dark Eagle’ to ‘Arrow’ and others, the American military branches are working on their own hypersonic platforms. Which one is closest to production?.
Aviation Week
• Chen Chuanren
China's CH-7 Uncrewed Flying Wing Makes Debut Flight
By Aviation Week: The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.
Air Data News
China’s CH-7 stealth UAV completes first flight
Airbus
Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters
By Airbus: Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short).
DefenseNews.com
• Gordon Arthur
Hanwha, Lockheed and allies jockey for roles in US munitions production surge
By DefenseNews.com: Hanwha Aerospace and Lockheed Martin are taking different routes to partake in the massive push to replenish America's artillery shells and rockets.
