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Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

China's CH-7 Uncrewed Flying Wing Makes Debut Flight

Aviation Week reports: The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.

Also: Air Data News and Army Recognition

2025-12-15T03:32:32.189397-08:00

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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.

2025-12-15T05:16:20.567184-08:00

Supply Chain Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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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.

2025-12-15T05:16:19.467398-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Airbus

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).

FlightGlobal

Germany firms 20 H145M LKH options, taking total commitment to 82 helicopters

AeroTime

Germany orders 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, bringing Bundeswehr fleet to 82

Also: Air Data News, Janes, Aviacionline, Shephard Media and 6 more

2025-12-15T02:07:36.424344-08:00

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The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

Details Emerge on Dark Eagle Hypersonic at Redstone Arsenal — Range and Small Warhead Disclosed

By The War Zone: Hegseth's visit to Redstone Arsenal provided new disclosures on Dark Eagle's range and its small warhead.

2025-12-14T20:04:49.334935-08:00

Satellite AI Europe M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Bloomberg • Nina Trentmann

AI Gold Rush Fuels Defense and Space M&A — Thales’ Bouchiat on Spending, Ukraine and a Satellite Deal

By Bloomberg: “The primary driver is this AI gold rush,” says one adviser. Plus, Thales’s Pascal Bouchiat on European defense spending, Ukraine and a satellite merger.

2025-12-14T13:10:50.969319-08:00

Supply Chain Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Lufthansa to sell two Boeing 747-8s to US Air Force

By Air Data News: Lufthansa plans to sell two of its Boeing 747-8 aircraft, reducing its passenger fleet of the type from 19 to 17 units by the third quarter of 2026, according.

Simple Flying

Rumour: Lufthansa reportedly selling two Boeing 747-8s to U.S. Air Force — carrier yet to confirm

Simple Flying

Lufthansa to Sell Two Boeing 747-8s to U.S. Air Force — Implications for Military Transport and the Widebody Secondary Market

Also: Aviation A2Z and aerospaceglobalnews.com

2025-12-14T05:52:47.039507-08:00

Supply Chain North America Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

Boeing and U.S. Air Force Now Expect New Air Force One Delivery in Mid‑2028

By Aviation Week: Boeing and the U.S. Air Force now expect delivery of the next Air Force One in mid-2028.

AeroTime

New Air Force One delivery delayed another year, US Air Force confirms

Air Data News

USAF confirms first of two Boeing 747‑8 Air Force One aircraft delayed to mid‑2028

Also: CNBC, Reuters, Simple Flying, Dj's Aviation, Defense One, Stars and Stripes and 3 more

2025-12-12T14:16:30.390889-08:00

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Today In Defense

Space Force to pursue next‑generation surveillance satellites without NRO partnership; issues RFI for wide‑field cameras

Hanwha, Lockheed and allies jockey for roles in US munitions production surge

Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters

Germany firms 20 H145M LKH options, taking total commitment to 82 helicopters

Germany orders 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, bringing Bundeswehr fleet to 82

Details Emerge on Dark Eagle Hypersonic at Redstone Arsenal — Range and Small Warhead Disclosed

AI Gold Rush Fuels Defense and Space M&A — Thales’ Bouchiat on Spending, Ukraine and a Satellite Deal

Lufthansa to sell two Boeing 747-8s to US Air Force

Rumour: Lufthansa reportedly selling two Boeing 747-8s to U.S. Air Force — carrier yet to confirm

Lufthansa to Sell Two Boeing 747-8s to U.S. Air Force — Implications for Military Transport and the Widebody Secondary Market

Boeing and U.S. Air Force Now Expect New Air Force One Delivery in Mid‑2028

New Air Force One delivery delayed another year, US Air Force confirms

USAF confirms first of two Boeing 747‑8 Air Force One aircraft delayed to mid‑2028

Hanwha, Lockheed and allies jockey for roles in US munitions production surge

Space Force to pursue next‑generation surveillance satellites without NRO partnership; issues RFI for wide‑field cameras