The AviationistKai Greet

USS Nimitz Returns to Bremerton, Slated for Decommissioning as HII Wins Contract Modification

After nearly 50 years of service, nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returned to Naval Base Kitsap–Bremerton on Dec. 16, 2025 following its final scheduled deployment and is slated for decommissioning next year. Huntington Ingalls Industries has received a contract modification to support work tied to the ship’s inactivation.

2025-12-24T10:08:41.215059-08:00
Aviation WeekSteve Trimble

DAPA Approves Indigenous 16,000 lb / 24,000 lb Turbofan Engine Program for South Korean Fighter

By Aviation Week: The Advanced Aviation Engine Development Project will develop, test and certify a turbofan engine with 16,000 lb.-thrust at military power and 24,000 lb.-thrust on afterburner.

2025-12-23T11:57:17.125142-08:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Pentagon report highlights China’s sixth-generation fighter progress

By FlightGlobal: The US Department of War's latest annual assessment of Chinese military capabilities reveals significant progress in airpower development, including testing of two sixth-generation fighter aircraft and advances in airborne early warning systems.

2025-12-24T09:52:50.024415-08:00
India Defense NewsIndian Defence News Staff

India Commits to 200 Tejas Mk-1A Fighters — Assessing Combat Effectiveness Versus China and Pakistan

By India Defense News: India is placing a substantial wager on the TEJAS MK-1A, with an order for nearly 200 jets poised to bolster the Indian Air Force's capabili...

2025-12-24T08:50:31.642872-08:00
Federal News NetworkAnastasia Obis

US Air Force abandons sweeping reoptimization as Army, Marines push forward with transformation efforts

By Federal News Network: This year the Army has embarked on one of its biggest transformations in decades, while the Air Force dropped most of its sweeping plans.

2025-12-24T12:47:32.550990-08:00