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Varta’s DroneHunter is a modular interceptor drone with a 12-gauge shotgun module that uses AI-assisted targeting to track and shoot down hostile FPV and reconnaissance drones at close range over frontline units (Picture source: Ukrainska Pravda)

Ukraine Debuts Modular Shotgun Drone That Hunts Enemy FPV Drones at Ultra Close Range

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Ukraine’s Varta company has introduced a modular shotgun-based interceptor drone designed to knock down hostile UAVs at close range, using 12-gauge a…
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The Netherlands is boosting its naval aviation strength by adding three NH90 maritime helicopters, plus options for two more, to meet rising operational demands and reinforce NATO coverage in northern waters (Picture Source: Dutch MoD)

Netherlands Expands NH90 Maritime Helicopter Fleet to Strengthen NATO Readiness in Northern Waters

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 9, 2025, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence announced the purchase of three additional NH90 maritime combat helicopters, with an option…
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Finland’s F-35A brings fifth-generation stealth, long-range sensor fusion, and advanced electronic warfare to the Nordic theatre, offering precision strike, air superiority, and seamless NATO interoperability while operating from dispersed highway bases in harsh Arctic conditions (Picture source: Lockheed Martin).

Finland’s First F-35A Takes Flight as NATO Expands Airpower on Russia’s Northern Border

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Finland’s first F-35A fighter, aircraft JF-501, has completed its inaugural flight from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth plant, marking a visible milesto…
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The B-1B Lancer is built around an airframe optimised for very low-level flight, capable of maintaining fast and unpredictable trajectories intended to complicate adversary detection.

U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers return to a rebuilt runway powering future B-21 Raider missions

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota has reopened its runway and started bringing home B-1B Lancer bombers from the 28th Bomb Wing, closing out a…
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Poland’s retiring MiG-29 retains strong point defense performance, combining twin RD-33 engines for high thrust, Mach 2 class speed, and agile low altitude handling with a 30 mm cannon and mixed R 27 and R 73 air-to-air missiles, making it a valuable quick reaction platform for Ukraine despite its age (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

Poland Considers Final MiG-29 Transfer to Ukraine in Exchange for Drone Technology Access

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Poland is negotiating the possible transfer of its last MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in return for access to selected Ukrainian drone and missile techn…
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The twin-engine canard delta configuration used by the Eurofighter Typhoon improves lift, provides better pitch control, and enhances agility at both low and high speeds. (Picture source: Eurofighter GmbH)

Bangladesh signs Eurofighter Typhoon jet agreement with Italy as China's J-10 loses appeal

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 9, 2025, the Bangladesh Air Force signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Italy’s Leonardo in Dhaka for a future acquisition of Eurofighter…
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The Su-34 is a long-range Russian fighter-bomber with an 8-ton weapons load, armored side-by-side cockpit, terrain following radar, and stand-off precision strike capability (Picture source: Rostec).

Russia Adds New Su-34 Fighter Bombers to Strengthen Long-Range Strike Operations in Ukraine

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Russia has delivered another batch of Su-34 fighter bombers to its Aerospace Forces, completing its 2025 production run and shifting lines to next ye…
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China’s Z-10ME attack helicopters have been spotted carrying CM-502KG (KF-10) precision missiles, marking a shift from short-range anti-tank weapons to longer-range standoff strike capability for PLA Army aviation (Picture Source: Chinese Social Media)

China’s Z-10ME Helicopter Seen Armed with CM-502KG Missile Indicating Push for Longer-Range Strikes

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On the 8th of December, new images circulating on Chinese social media showed Z-10ME attack helicopters flying with a previously unseen air-to-surfac…
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The MQ-28A Ghost Bat is a stealthy long-range collaborative combat drone equipped with modular sensor payloads, AI-driven mission systems, and the ability to launch air-to-air weapons, providing the Royal Australian Air Force with an extended reach for surveillance, electronic attack, and frontline air combat operations (Picture source: Commonwealth of Australia).

Australia approves first acquisition of six MQ-28A unmanned combat aircraft for $1.4bn

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Australia has approved a 1.4 billion Australian dollar contract with Boeing Defence Australia for six MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft after the drone compl…
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Belgium’s AGM-114R2 Hellfire brings the MQ-9B a combat-proven precision strike capability, combining an eight-kilometer laser-guided engagement range with a programmable multi-purpose warhead able to defeat armored vehicles, light structures, and fast-moving targets while minimizing collateral effects (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

Belgium Moves to Arm MQ-9B Drones With 240 Hellfire Missiles After U.S. Approval

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $79 million Foreign Military Sale to Belgium for up to 240 AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and related…
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The T-7A RedHawk touches down for the first time at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on December 3, 2025. As the T-38 Talon nears retirement, the RedHawk advances its legacy with modern capabilities and a name that pays tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen.

What New T-7A Red Hawk Offers as Next Trainer Aircraft for Future U.S. Fighter and Bomber Pilots

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
The U.S. Air Force formally launched its transition to the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk this month, a move senior officials described as a long-awaited overh…
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Jetoptera’s Fluidic Propulsive System uses blade-free thrusters powered by a compact gas generator to deliver quiet VTOL and high-speed flight, enabling safer operations in tight spaces, reduced acoustic signature, and efficient lift for unmanned or manned military platforms (Picture source: Jetoptera).

U.S. Army Eyes Future New Propulsion System Designed for Safer, Quieter, High Speed Operations

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Jetoptera says its Fluidic Propulsive System is moving closer to practical defense use, according to new company data and recent U.S. Air Force AFWER…
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