The Hill
• Filip Timotija
Russia said it launched the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile against targets in Ukraine, framing the strike as retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack and drawing immediate international attention. Moscow presented the launch as the operational employment of a strategic, nuclear-capable delivery system.
AeroTime
• Gabriele Petrauskaite
By AeroTime: Sweden will invest aroud $1.6 billion) in strengthening its air defense capabilities with a specific focus on safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Reuters
• David Brunnstrom, Michael Martina, Trevor Hunnicutt
By Reuters: China's progress in Latin America has been an irritant for the U.S.
Space.com
• Mike Wall
By Space.com: Liftoff is scheduled for 11:47 p.m. ET tonight (Jan. 11).
Reuters
• Andrew Osborn
By Reuters: The missile is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, although there was no suggestion that the one used in the overnight attack had been fitted with them.
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
By The War Zone: While no longer equipped for nuclear, biological, and chemical recce, a tiny force of Mi-24RKhR helicopters still fights for Ukraine. While no longer equipped for nuclear, biological, and chemical recce, a tiny force of Mi-24RKhR helicopters still fights for Ukraine.
Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow
By Breaking Defense: The fresh approach is meant to streamline weapons procurement and cut through bureaucracy, though details like exactly what authorities new Portfolio Acquisition Executives will have are being worked out.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The US Navy has digitally integrated autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters inside the Joint Simulation Environment, as the service begins a fleet transformation that will see uncrewed fighters operated alongside conventional aircraft.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Payload
• Elizabeth Howell
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
eVTOL Insights
• Jason Pritchard
