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The Y-30 is widely said to be able to handle loads that exceed the practical limits of older Y-9 medium transport aircraft while avoiding the higher operating demands of a Y-20 strategic airlifter. (Picture source: X/David Wang and SecretProjects/Lancer21) The Y-30 is widely said to be able to handle loads that exceed the practical limits of older Y-9 medium transport aircraft while avoiding the higher operating demands of a Y-20 strategic airlifter. (Picture source: X/David Wang and SecretProjects/Lancer21)

China's Y-30 military transport aircraft flies for the first time

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
As reported by Rupprecht Deino, a new flight footage suggests that China’s Y-30 medium military transport aircraft appears to have conducted its fi...
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A recently delivered F-16 Block 70, previously ferried from Greenville, S.C. for Bulgaria, highlights the expanding presence of this advanced fighter in Europe as Slovakia becomes the first European nation to operate the cutting-edge jet, enhancing its defense capabilities and support for allied missions (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin) A recently delivered F-16 Block 70, previously ferried from Greenville, S.C. for Bulgaria, highlights the expanding presence of this advanced fighter in Europe as Slovakia becomes the first European nation to operate the cutting-edge jet, enhancing its defense capabilities and support for allied missions (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Martin Completes Advanced F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Production for Bulgaria And Slovakia

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 15, 2025, as reported by Lockheed Martin, the company announced it had completed production of all F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the initi...
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For Qatar, the F-35 would represent an additional qualitative layer on top of an already large modern fleet, while in Israel, it raises questions about the potential impact on the country's qualitative military edge. (Picture source: US Air Force) For Qatar, the F-35 would represent an additional qualitative layer on top of an already large modern fleet, while in Israel, it raises questions about the potential impact on the country's qualitative military edge. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Qatar reportedly restarts F-35 fighter jet talks with the U.S. after 2020 rejection

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
According to Channel 12 on December 15, 2025, Qatar has reopened discussions with the United States over a potential acquisition of the F-35 stealt...
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The decision highlights Germany’s shift toward scalable and rapidly available Airbus H145M helicopter forces for special operations support and light attack missions across Europe’s increasingly demanding security landscape (Picture Source: Airbus) The decision highlights Germany’s shift toward scalable and rapidly available Airbus H145M helicopter forces for special operations support and light attack missions across Europe’s increasingly demanding security landscape (Picture Source: Airbus)

Germany Enlarges H145M Helicopter Fleet for Superior Special Ops and Rapid Light Strike Readiness

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On 15 December 2025, Germany decided to exercise an option for 20 additional Airbus H145M light combat helicopters, raising the planned total to 82...
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Switzerland’s path toward the F-35A began in the mid-2010s as part of the Air2030 program, launched to replace the aging F/A-18C-D Hornet and F-5 Tiger fleets while renewing ground-based air defense. (Picture source: US Air Force) Switzerland’s path toward the F-35A began in the mid-2010s as part of the Air2030 program, launched to replace the aging F/A-18C-D Hornet and F-5 Tiger fleets while renewing ground-based air defense. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Switzerland will not buy all 36 F-35A fighter jets after U.S. cost increases

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Switzerland confirmed on December 12, 2025, that it cannot procure all 36 planned F-35A fighter jets after the Federal Council acknowledged it can ...
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Warmate 3 is a man-portable loitering munition capable of long-range precision attacks, real-time target confirmation, and operation in GPS-denied environments (Picture source: WB Group). Warmate 3 is a man-portable loitering munition capable of long-range precision attacks, real-time target confirmation, and operation in GPS-denied environments (Picture source: WB Group).

Poland Orders Warmate 3 Strike Drones to Prepare for High-Intensity Conflicts

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Poland has signed its first executive contract for Warmate 3 loitering munitions, ordering 360 strike drones from WB Group for delivery by the end ...
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Upgraded Russian Geran 2 one-way attack drone carrying twin high explosive incendiary warheads totaling about 100 kg, boosting blast and fire effects for infrastructure killing strikes while retaining long range, low speed penetration (Picture source: social media). Upgraded Russian Geran 2 one-way attack drone carrying twin high explosive incendiary warheads totaling about 100 kg, boosting blast and fire effects for infrastructure killing strikes while retaining long range, low speed penetration (Picture source: social media).

Russia Increases Lethality of Shahed-Based Drones With Twin 50 kg Warhead Configuration.

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Russian forces have begun operational use of Geran 2 one-way attack drones equipped with a 100 kg twin warhead, according to Ukrainian reporting da...
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The maiden flight of the CH-7 reportedly concentrated on functions that are particularly challenging for tailless unmanned aircraft, including autonomous taxiing, automated takeoff and landing, basic attitude control, and trajectory tracking. (Picture source: CASC) The maiden flight of the CH-7 reportedly concentrated on functions that are particularly challenging for tailless unmanned aircraft, including autonomous taxiing, automated takeoff and landing, basic attitude control, and trajectory tracking. (Picture source: CASC)

China's CH-7 stealth combat drone completes maiden flight after years of development

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 15, 2025, the Global Times announced that China’s CH-7 stealth combat drone carried out its maiden flight at an airfield in northwest C...
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The live-fire test demonstrated the Bayraktar AKINCI PT-7’s ability to accurately deploy multiple laser-guided miniature munitions in a single sortie, confirming the effective integration and operational maturity of the BOZOK and KAYI-30 systems under realistic engagement conditions (Picture Source: Army Recognition / Baykar Technologies) The live-fire test demonstrated the Bayraktar AKINCI PT-7’s ability to accurately deploy multiple laser-guided miniature munitions in a single sortie, confirming the effective integration and operational maturity of the BOZOK and KAYI-30 systems under realistic engagement conditions (Picture Source: Army Recognition / Baykar Technologies)

Türkiye’s AKINCI Drone Demonstrates Precision Strikes with BOZOK and KAYI-30 Smart Munitions

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On 14 December 2025, Baykar Technologies released video footage on its official X account showing the Bayraktar AKINCI PT-7 unmanned combat aerial ...
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Designed to preserve the aircraft’s low-observable configuration, the Joint Strike Missile is an air-launched, long-range precision weapon derived from Norway’s Naval Strike Missile and optimized for internal carriage on the F-35. (Picture source: Kongsberg) Designed to preserve the aircraft’s low-observable configuration, the Joint Strike Missile is an air-launched, long-range precision weapon derived from Norway’s Naval Strike Missile and optimized for internal carriage on the F-35. (Picture source: Kongsberg)

U.S. Air Force awards $240 million contract for Joint Strike Missiles for F-35 fighter jets

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Air Force awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $240.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for Joint Strike Missile ...
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The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully conducted a Pacific test firing of a JAGM missile from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, confirming the platform’s growing role in maritime strike and sea-denial operations (Picture source: DVIDS) The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully conducted a Pacific test firing of a JAGM missile from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, confirming the platform’s growing role in maritime strike and sea-denial operations (Picture source: DVIDS)

U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Tests JAGM Missile To Expand Maritime Strike Role In Pacific

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 11, 2025, a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to HMLA-267 conducted a live-fire of the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile during ...
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Finland authorized the purchase of AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles from the United States to equip its incoming F-35A fleet, as Helsinki prepares to retire its F/A-18 Hornets and ensure a seamless transition to a modern air combat capability (Picture Source: NATO AIRCOM / U.S. Air Force) Finland authorized the purchase of AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles from the United States to equip its incoming F-35A fleet, as Helsinki prepares to retire its F/A-18 Hornets and ensure a seamless transition to a modern air combat capability (Picture Source: NATO AIRCOM / U.S. Air Force)

Finland Authorizes AIM-120D-3 Air-to-Air Missile Order from U.S. for Incoming F-35A Aircraft Fleet

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 12, 2025, Finland confirmed a key step in arming its incoming F-35A force, authorising the purchase of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range...
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