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Development of the Su-75 has followed a trajectory shaped by funding limits, revised timelines, and broader geopolitical pressures; the first flight was initially scheduled for 2023, later delayed to 2024, then 2025, and eventually early 2026. (Picture source: Russian MoD) Development of the Su-75 has followed a trajectory shaped by funding limits, revised timelines, and broader geopolitical pressures; the first flight was initially scheduled for 2023, later delayed to 2024, then 2025, and eventually early 2026. (Picture source: Russian MoD)

Russia plans first flight of Su-75 Checkmate light stealth fighter in 2026

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
According to Izvestia on January 12, 2026, Russia is targeting a first flight of the Su-75 Checkmate light stealth fighter during 2026, though no d...
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The J-10CE could carry nearly 6,000 kilograms of payload across 11 hardpoints, including under-wing, under-fuselage, and intake stations, allowing mixed loads of air-to-air missiles, guided air-to-surface weapons, electronic warfare pods, and external fuel tanks. (Picture source: Chinese MoD) The J-10CE could carry nearly 6,000 kilograms of payload across 11 hardpoints, including under-wing, under-fuselage, and intake stations, allowing mixed loads of air-to-air missiles, guided air-to-surface weapons, electronic warfare pods, and external fuel tanks. (Picture source: Chinese MoD)

China confirms first combat success of J-10CE fighter jet during 2025 India–Pakistan War

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 9, 2026, China’s defense industry regulator confirmed that the J-10CE fighter jet recorded combat results in 2025, marking Beijing’s fir...
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High-altitude, long-range Bombardier Global 6500 ISR jet configured for the U.S. Army’s HADES mission, combining deep-sensing radars, advanced signals intelligence, and onboard AI-driven processing to deliver fast, theater-level targeting and multi-domain situational awareness far beyond legacy turboprop platforms (Picture source: SNC). High-altitude, long-range Bombardier Global 6500 ISR jet configured for the U.S. Army’s HADES mission, combining deep-sensing radars, advanced signals intelligence, and onboard AI-driven processing to deliver fast, theater-level targeting and multi-domain situational awareness far beyond legacy turboprop platforms (Picture source: SNC).

U.S. Army Adds Fourth Global 6500 Jet to HADES Intelligence and Surveillance Program

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Sierra Nevada Corporation has purchased a fourth Bombardier Global 6500 jet with its own funds to support the U.S. Army High Accuracy Detection and...
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Ecuador ordered a total of twelve SEPECAT Jaguars in 1974, comprising ten single-seat Jaguar ES export variants and two Jaguar EB two-seat trainers, as well as three Jaguar GR.1s from the UK in 1991 to replace attrition losses and maintain squadron strength. (Picture source: Ecuadorian Air Force) Ecuador ordered a total of twelve SEPECAT Jaguars in 1974, comprising ten single-seat Jaguar ES export variants and two Jaguar EB two-seat trainers, as well as three Jaguar GR.1s from the UK in 1991 to replace attrition losses and maintain squadron strength. (Picture source: Ecuadorian Air Force)

India turns to Ecuador to keep aging Jaguar strike aircraft fleet operational until 2035

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According to Defence Professionals India on January 6, 2026, the Indian Air Force initiated contacts with Ecuador to evaluate the acquisition of st...
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Bolt delivers platoon-level, man-portable precision strike with day-night sensors and autonomous loitering, while Blaze is a rapid-deploy interceptor that uses AI-assisted targeting and an airburst warhead to knock down hostile drones (Picture source: Anduril/Origin). Bolt delivers platoon-level, man-portable precision strike with day-night sensors and autonomous loitering, while Blaze is a rapid-deploy interceptor that uses AI-assisted targeting and an airburst warhead to knock down hostile drones (Picture source: Anduril/Origin).

Belgium Deploys Blaze Interceptors and Bolt Munitions to Counter Rising Drone Threat

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Belgium is rapidly deploying interceptor and strike drones to close urgent gaps in its counter-drone defenses following unexplained UAV incursions ...
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The MH-139A Grey Wolf brings modern sensors, extended range, higher speed, and improved survivability to ICBM convoy escort missions, combining advanced electro-optical systems, armored protection, defensive countermeasures, and troop lift capacity to provide persistent airborne security and rapid response for the U.S. nuclear enterprise (Picture source: U.S. DoW). The MH-139A Grey Wolf brings modern sensors, extended range, higher speed, and improved survivability to ICBM convoy escort missions, combining advanced electro-optical systems, armored protection, defensive countermeasures, and troop lift capacity to provide persistent airborne security and rapid response for the U.S. nuclear enterprise (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Air Force Deploys MH-139A Helicopters for First Minuteman III Nuclear Convoy Escort

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The U.S. Air Force has flown its first operational MH-139A Grey Wolf mission escorting a Minuteman III ICBM convoy at Malmstrom Air Force Base. The...
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The Multi-Role Combat Aircraft program now envisages two squadrons of next-generation fighters: a Malaysian fighter squadron has traditionally been built around 18 aircraft, meaning that the MRCA could represent 36 new fighter jets in total. (Picture source: ROKAF) The Multi-Role Combat Aircraft program now envisages two squadrons of next-generation fighters: a Malaysian fighter squadron has traditionally been built around 18 aircraft, meaning that the MRCA could represent 36 new fighter jets in total. (Picture source: ROKAF)

Malaysia may seek South Korea's KF-21 fighter as F/A-18 Hornet delays threaten Air Force

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
According to Malaysia Military Power on January 11, 2026, Malaysia reportedly began exploratory discussions with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) r...
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Equipped with two Rolls-Royce AE 1107F turboshaft engines, the MV-75 will have a cruise speed of about 520 kilometers per hour and a maximum speed close to 560 kilometers per hour, roughly double the cruise speed of the UH-60. (Picture source: Bell) Equipped with two Rolls-Royce AE 1107F turboshaft engines, the MV-75 will have a cruise speed of about 520 kilometers per hour and a maximum speed close to 560 kilometers per hour, roughly double the cruise speed of the UH-60. (Picture source: Bell)

US Army to receive first MV-75 tiltrotor in 2026 five years earlier than planned

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On January 13, 2026, DefenseNews reported that the U.S. Army will field its first Bell MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft by late 2026, accelerating the Futu...
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The JF-17 Thunder is a fourth-generation, lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter jet co-developed by the Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). (Picture source: PAC) The JF-17 Thunder is a fourth-generation, lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter jet co-developed by the Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). (Picture source: PAC)

Pakistan could supply JF-17 fighter jets to Sudan in $1.5 billion defense deal amid civil war

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On January 9, 2026, Reuters reported that Pakistan proposed the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to Sudan during the final stage of a defense package esti...
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Even a small number of TB2s would greatly help the Syrian forces for surveillance, target identification, and limited precision strikes, rather than deep attack missions. (Picture source: Baykar) Even a small number of TB2s would greatly help the Syrian forces for surveillance, target identification, and limited precision strikes, rather than deep attack missions. (Picture source: Baykar)

Could the Syrian Army soon receive Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones?

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According to Syria Retold Daily on January 11, 2026, a senior Syrian military official claimed the Turkish government is considering the sale of Ba...
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The U.S. Navy has successfully tested fully autonomous BQM-177A jet aircraft defending airspace under the command of a virtual F/A-18, marking a concrete step toward operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft (Picture Source: NAVAIR) The U.S. Navy has successfully tested fully autonomous BQM-177A jet aircraft defending airspace under the command of a virtual F/A-18, marking a concrete step toward operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft (Picture Source: NAVAIR)

U.S. Navy Tests Two Autonomous BQM-177A Target Drones Defending Airspace Under Virtual F/A-18 Command

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 12, 2026, the U.S. Navy disclosed that it had successfully conducted a fully autonomous air defense mission using two BQM-177A jet targe...
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GDIT won a $988 million Navy SACSS contract to modernize fleet C5ISR, boosting command, communications, and surveillance across destroyers, carriers, and Coast Guard vessels (Picture source: General Dynamics). GDIT won a $988 million Navy SACSS contract to modernize fleet C5ISR, boosting command, communications, and surveillance across destroyers, carriers, and Coast Guard vessels (Picture source: General Dynamics).

U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics $988M Contract to Upgrade Fleet-Wide Command Networks

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General Dynamics Information Technology has secured a $988 million Navy contract to sustain and modernize fleet-wide C5ISR systems under the SACSS ...
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