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The Aviationist • Kai Greet

Poland to spend €2 billion on counter‑drone network for eastern border; initial capabilities in six months

Poland will invest €2 billion to deploy a layered counter‑drone network along its eastern border, Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk said. The first operational capabilities will be activated within six months and the full integrated system is due to be in place within two years.

2025-12-27T17:13:53.362417-08:00

China

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.

2025-12-27T14:06:16.326169-08:00

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ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

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

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2025-12-27T18:17:57.728362-08:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC)

The Aviationist • Parth Satam

Report: Third Prototype of China’s J-36 Next‑Generation Fighter Has Flown

By The Aviationist: The supposed third J-36 prototype emerged exactly a year after the first one was spotted in December 2024. Chinese military aviation observers observed.

2025-12-26T02:44:25.948709-08:00

China Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The Aviationist • Parth Satam

China’s J-10C Allegedly Seen Carrying YJ-21E Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile for the First Time

By The Aviationist: 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.

2025-12-27T05:41:43.821820-08:00

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aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' Faces Funding, Timeline and Export Challenges

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Russia claims Su-75 Checkmate first flight in 2026, but delays, no state funding, and lost export markets raise serious doubts.

Also: defence.m5dergi.com

2025-12-27T02:09:55.985761-08:00

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.

SpaceNews.com

Tory Bruno Joins Blue Origin to Lead New National Security Business Unit

Space.com

Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns from space company. 'Finished the mission I came to do.'

Also: Breaking Defense, Spaceflight Now, Space Policy Online, Fortune, webpronews.com, GeekWire, Defense Daily, talkoftitusville.com, rocketcitynow.com, Bloomberg Law and 6 more

2025-12-26T10:27:36.727268-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs ATC Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Ron Popeski

Russian drones and missiles strike Kyiv and other regions ahead of Zelenskiy–Trump meeting

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.

Also: Military.com

2025-12-26T20:14:06.907676-08:00

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