The Aviationist
• Parth Satam
The Aviationist reports: The YJ-21E spotted on the J-10C is a smaller variant of the larger YJ-21/KD-21 predominantly spotted on the H-6K bomber, specifically designed for fighter.
By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Russia claims Su-75 Checkmate first flight in 2026, but delays, no state funding, and lost export markets raise serious doubts.
Reuters
• Ron Popeski
By Reuters: Before the attacks, Zelenskiy said his talks in Florida on Sunday would focus on the territory to be controlled by each side after a halt to the fighting that began in February 2022.
AirForceTimes
• Riley Ceder
By AirForceTimes: The "provocative move," as the DOD called it, comes several days after the U.S. said it struck a Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel, killing 11 on board.
Bloomberg
• Loren Grush
By Bloomberg: Tory Bruno, the former chief executive officer and president of United Launch Alliance, will become the president of the new national security group at Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-founded space venture that is one of ULA’s biggest suppliers and rivals.
Task & Purpose
• Jeff Schogol
By Task & Purpose: The Space Force is currently in the process of making its dress uniform available to guardians through 2026.
Reuters
• Jonathan Landay
By Reuters: Moscow is likely stationing new nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus, a development that could bolster Russia’s ability to deliver missiles across Europe, two U.S.
asianmilitaryreview.com
• David Oliver
By asianmilitaryreview.com: Amidst regional tensions, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues to acquire airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
The War Zone
• Tyler Rogoway
Federal News Network
• Anastasia Obis
