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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 8:30 AM PST
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Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
Indian Air Force advances tanker procurement; Boeing and Airbus vie to supply 12 aerial refuellers
By Air Data News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is progressing with its plan to acquire 12 new aerial refueling aircraft, and it could split the requirement between converted used.
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?.
Airbus
• News Release
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).
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
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.
