UAV Development & Drone Programs   Israel   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
spacewar.com • Agency France-Presse

Israel deploys first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has delivered and the Israel Defense Forces have deployed the first operational Iron Beam high‑power laser air‑defence system, marking a milestone in moving directed‑energy interceptors into operational service to counter rockets, mortars, drones and other aerial threats for national air and missile defence.

Also: defencestar.in
2025-12-28T20:24:09.356531-08:00
China   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters

China launches ‘Just Mission 2025’ multi‑service military drills around Taiwan amid Japan tensions

By Reuters: China staged live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday, deploying troops, warships, fighter jets and artillery for its "Justice Mission 2025" exercises, as the island scrambled soldiers and showcased U.S.-made hardware to rehearse repelling an attack.

Also: odt.co.nz, sinodaily.com and newsable.asianetnews.com
2025-12-28T17:14:51.452812-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Daily Sabah • Daily Sabah

Two Kızılelma jets complete world’s first fully autonomous close‑formation flight

By Daily Sabah: Two prototypes of the Turkish unmanned combat aircraft, Bayraktar Kızılelma, have successfully carried out the world’s first fully autonomous...

Also: defenceturkey.com
2025-12-28T05:31:07.152792-08:00
Blue Origin   Leadership   ULA  
Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Blue Origin Names Tory Bruno to New National Security Group

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.

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2025-12-26T10:27:36.727268-08:00
Supply Chain   Leadership   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

US Air Force appoints new Chief of Staff — implications for policy, procurement and industry

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “United States Air Force appoints new Chief of Staff” today!.

2025-12-27T18:17:57.728362-08:00
China   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
South China Morning Post • Victoria Bela

Chinese 6G 'smart surface' could let stealth aircraft harvest radar energy — implications for communications and electronic warfare

By South China Morning Post: The technology could help power future communications systems and shift the dynamics of electronic warfare, team says.

Also: interestingengineering.com
2025-12-27T14:06:16.326169-08:00