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Reuters

Poland intercepts Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic as Belarusian balloons breach Polish airspace

Polish fighter jets scrambled to intercept and escort a Russian reconnaissance aircraft operating in international airspace over the Baltic Sea near Poland's airspace, the army said. The action coincided with reports that weather balloons from Belarus crossed into Polish territory amid heightened NATO air policing.

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2025-12-25T03:08:53.692353-08:00
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Aviation Week • Steve 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
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FlightGlobal • Greg 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.

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2025-12-24T09:52:50.024415-08:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
India Defense News • Indian 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...

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2025-12-24T08:50:31.642872-08:00