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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 7:14 AM PST
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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?.
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.
DefenseNews.com
Does the US need a ‘hypersonic czar’?
By DefenseNews.com: Former Air Force Secretary and Atlantic Council security expert Deborah James talks about how the military should approach an aggressive hypersonics program.
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.
Breaking Defense
• Theresa Hitchens
Space Force to pursue next‑generation surveillance satellites without NRO partnership; issues RFI for wide‑field cameras
By Breaking Defense: Interested firms have until Jan. 9 to respond to a Space Force request for information about new wide-field-of-view cameras for a SILENTBARKER replacement constellation.
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
rotorhub.com
• Grace Hardy
Leonardo and Heli‑One extend NAWSARH (Norwegian SAR) MRO support through 2030
By rotorhub.com: Leonardo has extended its support contract for the NAWSARH programme with Heli-One to continue to deliver its services until 2030.
