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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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China's Jiutian unmanned aircraft, the world’s largest combat drone, functions as a high-altitude drone carrier capable of deploying over 100 autonomous microdrones in coordinated swarm missions. China's Jiutian unmanned aircraft, the world’s largest combat drone, functions as a high-altitude drone carrier capable of deploying over 100 autonomous microdrones in coordinated swarm missions.

China flies Jiutian world’s largest unmanned aircraft designed to deploy 100 drones

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
China has taken a significant step forward in unmanned warfare with the debut flight of Jiutian, the world’s largest unmanned aircraft developed by...
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Pakistan’s upgraded F-16s add Link 16 and Mode 5 IFF with new cryptography, enabling secure real-time targeting and coalition-grade interoperability (Picture source: Wikimedia Commons). Pakistan’s upgraded F-16s add Link 16 and Mode 5 IFF with new cryptography, enabling secure real-time targeting and coalition-grade interoperability (Picture source: Wikimedia Commons).

Pakistan To Modernize F-16 Jet Fleet Under Proposed $686 Million U.S. Foreign Military Sale.

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
The United States has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million Foreign Military Sale to upgrade Pakistan Air Force F-16 Block 52 and Mid Life U...
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 conducted a separation test of Northrop Grumman’s Stand-in Attack Weapon, confirming safe release in flight and supporting its future integration on the F-3 (Pictue Source: U.S. Air Force / Northrop Grumman) A U.S. Air Force F-16 conducted a separation test of Northrop Grumman’s Stand-in Attack Weapon, confirming safe release in flight and supporting its future integration on the F-3 (Pictue Source: U.S. Air Force / Northrop Grumman)

U.S. F-16 Jet Validates Safe Release of Stand-in Strike Weapon in Key Step Toward F-35 Jet Use

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 11, 2025, just days after the U.S. Air Force disclosed a new ceiling-value contract intended to accelerate next-generation strike weapo...
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The image of the HH-60G being unloaded at Roosevelt Roads is therefore more than a routine snapshot of cargo handling. It signals the construction of an operational safety net around a forward Caribbean node (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / Ricardo Arduengo) The image of the HH-60G being unloaded at Roosevelt Roads is therefore more than a routine snapshot of cargo handling. It signals the construction of an operational safety net around a forward Caribbean node (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / Ricardo Arduengo)

U.S. HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Arrives in Puerto Rico as Caribbean Posture Expands

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
On December 11, 2025, U.S. Air Force personnel were photographed unloading an HH-60W rescue helicopter from a C-17 Globemaster III at the former Ro...
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The 30 mm GSh-301 aircraft cannon provides fighter and strike aircraft with a lightweight, high-rate-of-fire internal gun capable of delivering short, accurate bursts against aerial and ground targets at close range, offering an immediate and flexible combat option independent of missile systems (Picture source: Russian MoD). The 30 mm GSh-301 aircraft cannon provides fighter and strike aircraft with a lightweight, high-rate-of-fire internal gun capable of delivering short, accurate bursts against aerial and ground targets at close range, offering an immediate and flexible combat option independent of missile systems (Picture source: Russian MoD).

Behind the Su-35 Fighter: Russia Keeps GSh-301 Cannon Production Moving After 2025 Deliveries

| Defense News Aerospace 2025
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern says it has completed all 2025 contractual deliveries of GSh-301 30 mm aircraft cannons and has already begun work on ...
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