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Finland’s HX Program, launched in 2014 to replace the F/A-18 C/D Hornet fleet, led to the selection of the F-35A on December 10, 2021, following a competitive assessment against the Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, and F/A-18 Super Hornet. (Picture source: Finnish Air Force) Finland’s HX Program, launched in 2014 to replace the F/A-18 C/D Hornet fleet, led to the selection of the F-35A on December 10, 2021, following a competitive assessment against the Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, and F/A-18 Super Hornet. (Picture source: Finnish Air Force)

Finland's first F-35A fighter jet rolls out at Lockheed Martin facility in Texas

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Finland conducted the rollout of its first F-35A fighter aircraft, JF-501, at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility on December 16, 2025, confirmin...
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Russia’s Northern Fleet has showcased its ability to sustain long-range bomber operations by conducting Su-24M aerial refueling with Il-78 tankers in complete Arctic polar darkness, reinforcing Moscow’s focus on endurance and reach in the High North (Picture Source: TASS) Russia’s Northern Fleet has showcased its ability to sustain long-range bomber operations by conducting Su-24M aerial refueling with Il-78 tankers in complete Arctic polar darkness, reinforcing Moscow’s focus on endurance and reach in the High North (Picture Source: TASS)

Russia Deepens Arctic Presence With Su-24M Bomber Refueling Missions Supported By Il-78 Tankers

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 17, 2025, Russia’s Northern Fleet disclosed that its Su-24M frontline bombers had carried out night-time aerial refueling over the Far ...
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AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM is a long-range, all-weather, fire-and-forget air-to-air missile with mid-course updates and an active radar seeker, optimized for F-35 beyond visual range combat in jammed environments (Picture source: RTX). AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM is a long-range, all-weather, fire-and-forget air-to-air missile with mid-course updates and an active radar seeker, optimized for F-35 beyond visual range combat in jammed environments (Picture source: RTX).

Finland Selects AIM-120D-3 Air-to-Air Missiles to Arm Its Incoming F-35A Fighter Jets

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Finland has authorized the purchase of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the United States to equip its future F-35A fighte...
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The Jaguar fleet operated by Oman originally consisted of 27 aircraft acquired over time to fulfill strike and training roles. This total included 20 single-seat Jaguar SO1 aircraft and five two-seat Jaguar BO2 trainers. (Picture source: UK MoD) The Jaguar fleet operated by Oman originally consisted of 27 aircraft acquired over time to fulfill strike and training roles. This total included 20 single-seat Jaguar SO1 aircraft and five two-seat Jaguar BO2 trainers. (Picture source: UK MoD)

Oman to send retired Jaguar jets to India to keep planes flying

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
As reported by Scramble on December 11, 2025, India will receive retired SEPECAT Jaguar ground attack aircraft formerly operated by the Royal Air F...
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Türkiye’s Gendarmerie has inducted a new T129 ATAK attack helicopter, reinforcing domestically sustained rotary wing fire support for rapid, terrain focused security operations (Picture Source: Army Recognition / Turkish Gendarmerie) Türkiye’s Gendarmerie has inducted a new T129 ATAK attack helicopter, reinforcing domestically sustained rotary wing fire support for rapid, terrain focused security operations (Picture Source: Army Recognition / Turkish Gendarmerie)

Türkiye Advances Attack Aviation as New T129 ATAK Combat Helicopter Joins Gendarmerie Fleet

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 14, 2025, the Turkish Gendarmerie confirmed the delivery of its 16th T129 ATAK attack helicopter, identified as J-1389 YILDIRIM. The ha...
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With the European SAFE mechanism, Poland could purchase up to four Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to refuel its fleet of F-16, F-35, and FA-50PL fighter jets, increasing the reach of the Polish Air Force. (Picture source: Airbus Defence and Space) With the European SAFE mechanism, Poland could purchase up to four Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to refuel its fleet of F-16, F-35, and FA-50PL fighter jets, increasing the reach of the Polish Air Force. (Picture source: Airbus Defence and Space)

Poland plans to buy Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft under European SAFE program

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
According to Defence 24 on November 27, 2025, Poland plans to acquire Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft as part of a national...
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Belgium is also preparing the legal and technical framework for a potential armed configuration under parliamentary control, with Brimstone and Hellfire missiles identified as two candidate weapons. (Picture source: Army Recognition) Belgium is also preparing the legal and technical framework for a potential armed configuration under parliamentary control, with Brimstone and Hellfire missiles identified as two candidate weapons. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Belgium to deploy first MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone over the Mediterranean in 2026

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
As reported by the VRT on December 12, 2025, Belgium is preparing the first operational deployment of its new MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone over the Medi...
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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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