India Pushes Sixth-Gen Fighter Boundaries With Real-Time Morphing Wings

https://thedefensepost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/thedefensepost.com/2026/01/06/india-sixth-gen-fighter/amp/?

[Podcast] El poder aéreo chino: de la autodefensa a la proyección estratégica - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-el-poder-aereo-chino-de-la-autodefensa-a-la-proyeccion-estrategica/

The US Navy just put $1.4M in Skydweller solar electric aircraft

https://morningoverview.com/the-us-navy-just-put-1-4m-behind-a-weird-electric-aircraft-idea/

Ukraine Appears to Outpace Russia in Long-Range Drone Launches as 2026 Begins — UNITED24 Media

https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-now-launches-more-long-range-drones-than-russia-as-2026-begins-14755

Autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy - Naval News

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/01/autonomous-submarine-xv-excalibur-handed-to-royal-navy/

The UK Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) announcement on 11 December 2025 that it handed over autonomous submarine XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy. Excalibur is a 12-metre experimental vessel 

Germany Signs Contract to Launch TAURUS NEO Cruise Missile Production - Militarnyi

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/germany-signs-contract-to-launch-taurus-neo-cruise-missile-production/

India: MoD Sets 2026 Deadline for Dry Kaveri Certification to Power India’s Ghatak UCAV

https://idrw.org/mod-sets-2026-deadline-for-dry-kaveri-certification-to-power-indias-ghatak-ucav/

FAA to Decide on Honda’s US Exemption Request for eVTOL Aircraft Trials, What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour World

https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/faa-to-decide-on-hondas-us-exemption-request-for-evtol-aircraft-trials-what-you-need-to-know/

China sanctions firms, leaders in Taiwan arms sales, Boeing division included

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/china-sanctions-firms-leaders-in-taiwan-arms-sales-boeing-division-included/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington announced large-scale arms sales to Taiwan.

The sanctions entail freezing the companies' assets in China and banning individuals and organizations from dealing with them, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.

Syria: UK and France airstrikes hit underground IS arms bunker near Palmyra

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m7l8keyexo

Pentagon to pay Boeing $8.6B to make fighters for Israel, raising concerns | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/pentagon-to-pay-boeing-8-6b-to-make-fighters-for-israel-raising-concerns

 Boeing will produce 25 new fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, reigniting concern about the aerospace manufacturer's connection to the ongoing violence in Gaza.

New Details Emerge about Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. Raid in Venezuela - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/01/03/operation-absolute-resolve-venezuela/

Airbus and Indra to define Spanish SIGINT aircraft | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-12-airbus-and-indra-selected-to-conduct-definition-study-on-future

Airbus to lead Spain's new combat training system | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-12-airbus-to-lead-spains-new-combat-training-system

Saab receives order for GlobalEye from France

https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-order-for-globaleye-from-france

BAYRAKTAR KIZILELMA PERFORMS FORMATION FLIGHT USING SMART FLEET AUTONOMY

https://baykartech.com/en/press/bayraktar-kizilelma-performs-formation-flight-using-smart-fleet-autonomy/

https://youtu.be/ybYoWDsgU8Q?si=Nl3HER5FY7dAfvOb

EH216-Series Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft Completes First Flight Across the Qiongzhou Strait - YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3u2oRIohW0

Malaysia Restarts MH370 Search with Ocean Infinity Under New 55-Day Plan – Aviation News

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/malaysia-restarts-mh370-search-with-ocean-infinity-under-new-55-day-plan/

U.S. Approves Possible FMS of 3 P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Denmark - Naval News

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/01/u-s-approves-possible-fms-of-3-p-8a-maritime-patrol-aircraft-to-denmark/

HAL enters civil helicopter market as Dhruv NG completes inaugural flight - The Hindu

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hal-enters-civil-helicopter-market-as-dhruv-ng-completes-inaugural-flight/article70453049.ece

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully completed the inaugural flight of its Dhruv New Generation (NG) helicopter in Bengaluru,

Pakistan Eyes Homegrown Attack Helicopters to Reduce Import Risks – Aviation News

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/pakistan-eyes-homegrown-attack-helicopters-to-reduce-import-risks/

Airbus to beat annual delivery goal of 790 aircraft, Bloomberg News reports | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-beat-annual-delivery-goal-790-aircraft-bloomberg-news-reports-2026-01-03/

Lufthansa turns 100! Next Jan 6th

https://newsroom.lufthansagroup.com/en/lufthansa-turns-100/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT9Ds1P-6ko&pp=0gcJCR4Bo7VqN5tD

US Air Force trials B-52 test aircraft for advanced radar capability – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/01/us-air-force-trials-b-52-test-aircraft-for-advanced-radar-capability/

First RV-15 Kits Delivered - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes

https://www.vansaircraft.com/2025/12/first-rv-15-kits-delivered/

Ukraine’s 2026 Arsenal: Gripens, AWACS, Ballistic Missiles, and Europe’s Strongest Air Defense — UNITED24 Media

https://united24media.com/latest-news/this-is-why-russia-cant-afford-to-stall-talks-what-ukraine-is-getting-in-2026-14714

Ukraine could enter 2026 with its most dramatic military upgrade yet—combining Western fighter jets, airborne early warning aircraft, next-generation European air defense systems, and a new generation of Ukrainian-made ballistic and cruise missiles.

Italian Air Force P-72A Tracks Two Suspicious Vessels in the Central Mediterranean

https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/01/01/italian-air-force-p-72a-tracks-two-suspicious-vessels-in-the-central-mediterranean/ 

Saab Signals Readiness for Joint Fighter Jet Work With Germany

https://thedefensepost.com/2025/12/30/saab-germany-fighter-jet/

Germany, France postpone indefinitely decision on FCAS fighter jet program, says chancellery spokesman

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/germany-france-postpone-indefinitely-decision-on-fcas-fighter-jet-program-says-chancellery-spokesman/3786018

Airbus to lead Spain's new combat training system | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-12-airbus-to-lead-spains-new-combat-training-system

Airbus and Indra to define Spanish SIGINT aircraft | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-12-airbus-and-indra-selected-to-conduct-definition-study-on-future

El relevo generacional: del Freedom Fighter al Hürjet

El relevo generacional: del Freedom Fighter al Hürjet
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/el-relevo-generacional-del-freedom-fighter-al-h%C3%BCrjet-javier-wnhae?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via

[Podcast] ¿Qué es un caza de 5ª gen?¿Y uno de 6ª? Los analizamos - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-que-es-un-caza-de-5a-geny-uno-de-6a-los-analizamos/

Los J-36 y J-50. Plataformas de combate avanzadas chinas

Los J-36 y J-50. Plataformas de combate avanzadas chinas
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/los-j-36-y-j-50-plataformas-de-combate-avanzadas-javier-t0cte?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via

El Baikal (reemplazo del An-2) ha volado con motor ruso

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-baikal-reemplazo-del-an-2-ha-volado-con-motor-ruso/

Trump Class Battleship Construction Won't Begin Until 2030s

https://www.twz.com/sea/trump-class-battleship-construction-wont-begin-until-2030s

https://www.twz.com/sea/what-we-know-about-the-trump-class-battleship

Pentagon To Contract Fleet Of Seaplanes For The Pacific

https://www.twz.com/news-features/pentagon-to-contract-fleet-of-seaplanes-for-the-pacific

Chinese Cargo Ship Packed Full Of Modular Missile Launchers Emerges

https://www.twz.com/sea/chinese-cargo-ship-packed-full-of-modular-missile-launchers-emerges

South Korea Starts KF-21 Pit Drop Trials with Air-to-Ground Weapons

https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/27/kf-21-air-to-ground-trials/

Winter storm triggers widespread flight disruptions across U.S. Northeast

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/winter-storm-triggers-widespread-flight-disruptions-across-u-s-northeast/

Christmas miracle in Nairobi: Brussels Airlines crew save choking infant

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/brussels-airlines/christmas-miracle-in-nairobi-brussels-airlines-crew-save-choking-infant/

Polish airports reopen after precautionary air defence alert triggered by Russian attacks on Ukraine

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/russo-ukrainian-war/polish-airports-reopen-after-precautionary-air-defence-alert-triggered-by-russian-attacks-on-ukraine/

Chinese Fighter Jet Exports Set To Grow Significantly

https://www.twz.com/air/chinese-fighter-jet-exports-set-to-grow-significantly

Russia’s Baikal Aircraft Makes First Flight With indigenous VK-800 Engine | Tests Confirm Success

https://youtu.be/8pqbI6nEhCg?si=Ab6rbx0SQnUmJxjg

Russia has successfully completed the first flight of the LMS-901 "Baikal" light multipurpose aircraft powered by the new domestic VK-800 turboprop engine and AV-901 propeller. Conducted at the Ural Civil Aviation Plant airfield, the test confirmed stable flight, reliable engine performance, and proper functioning of all primary and backup systems.The Baikal reached speeds of up to 210 kilometers per hour and climbed to 400 meters during the sortie, marking the official start of joint flight testing. The aircraft is designed to replace aging An-2 and An-3 aircraft and serve remote regions with limited aviation infrastructure, including Siberia, the Far East, and the Arctic.The VK-800 engine fills a critical gap in Russia's aviation industry, enabling domestic production of light and regional aircraft previously dependent on foreign powerplants. Despite earlier media claims suggesting delays or program freezes, the flight took place exactly within the planned timeline. With certification expected in 2026, the Baikal program now moves into its most important testing phase.

Photos: Remembering 2025 in the Air Force and Space Force

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/photos-remembering-2025-air-force-and-space-force/

Pentagon report: China tests sixth-generation fighters, advances airpower capabilities

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/pentagon-report-highlights-chinas-sixth-generation-fighter-progress/165799.article

Loyal Wingman Drone Appears On China’s Supersized Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship

https://www.twz.com/news-features/loyal-wingman-drone-appears-on-chinas-supersized-type-076-amphibious-assault-ship

Supposed Third Prototype of China’s J-36 Next-Generation Jet has Flown

 https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/26/third-prototype-j-36-has-flown/

U.S. Navy Awards Leonardo UK Contract to Equip F-35 with BriteCloud Active Expendable Decoys

 https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/26/us-navy-contract-f-35-britecloud-active-expendable-decoys/

South Korea Commits 3.4B to Indigenous Fighter Engine

 https://thedefensewatch.com/aerospace-aviation/south-korea-indigenous-fighter-engine-3-4b-program/

GE Aerospace delivers initial F110 engines for Turkish Kaan fighter as Ankara pursues follow-on order amid US export concerns

 https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/turkey-has-ten-f110-engines-for-kaan-fighter-as-it-continues-talks-for-more/165804.article

Lufthansa Marks 100 Years with Special-Edition Boeing 787-9

 https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/lufthansa-marks-100-years-with-special-edition-boeing-787-9/

Aer Lingus Airbus Grounded After 3.3G Hard Landing

 https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/aer-lingus-airbus-grounded-after-3-3g-hard-landing/

Polish jets intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft near airspace on Christmas Eve

 https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/russo-ukrainian-war/polish-jets-intercept-russian-reconnaissance-aircraft-near-airspace-on-christmas-eve/

Advancing with animals: Standout biomimicry of 2025

 https://newatlas.com/science/biomimicry-developments-2025/

Inside the Air Force Plan to Start a One-Way Attack Drone Unit

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-first-experimental-one-way-attack-unit/ 

American Heritage Museum’s Heinkel He 111H-3 Restoration Moves Forward at American Aero Services - Vintage Aviation News

https://vintageaviationnews.com/restorations/american-heritage-museums-heinkel-he-111h-3-restoration-moves-forward-at-american-aero-services.html

Boeing Awarded $2 Billion Contract to Continue Work on B-52’s New Engines - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/24/boeing-contract-continue-work-b-52-cerp/

Most Russians expect the war with Ukraine to end in 2026, as its economy slows

https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-war-ukraine-end-2026-poll-economy-slow-2025-12 

Ukraine Making Nearly 1,000 Interceptor Drones a Day to Fight Shaheds - Business Insider

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-interceptors-production-goal-drone-warfare-russia-shahed-2025-12

Ukraine Says It Used Airburst Warhead Drone to Set up Submarine Attack - Business Insider

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-airburst-warhead-drone-black-sea-russian-sea-dragon-submarine-2025-12

Ukrainian Drone Strike Reportedly Destroys Rare Russian Il-38N ASW Aircraft - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/24/drone-strike-on-il-38n/

Spain Orders Four Patriot Missile Defense Systems in $1.7B Deal – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/spain-orders-four-patriot-missile-defense-systems-in-1-7b-deal/

Review of aerial suppression effectiveness research literature

 

Review of aerial suppression effectiveness research literature. 

Prepared for the Natural Hazards Research Australia. 

Project Why fly? How do we know that aerial firefighting operations are effective and efficient 

https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/Review-of-aerial-suppression-effectiveness-literature_final.pdf

Ukrainian Forces Will Receive Swedish Kreuger Interceptor Drones This Winter - Militarnyi

 https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-forces-will-receive-swedish-kreuger-interceptor-drones-this-winter/

US Marine Corps Increases Affordable Mass Demonstrations with Successful Red Wolf™ Low-Altitude Live Fire

https://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/editorial/2025/12/us-marine-corps-increases-affordable-mass-demonstrations-successful-red

Leonardo’s Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor Demonstrator Makes First Flight in Italy

https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/21/leonardo-ngctr-demonstrator-first-flight/

Uncertain Future for Leonardo’s UK Division Amid Contract Delays

Uncertain Future for Leonardo's UK Division Amid Contract Delays
https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/21/leonardo-uk-uncertain-future/

SJ-100’s PD-8 engine passes blade-out containment tests

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/sj-100s-pd-8-engine-passes-blade-out-containment-tests/165773.article

ZeroAvia secures immediate future with latest funding round

https://www.flightglobal.com/zeroavia-secures-immediate-future-with-latest-funding-round/165777.article

US Army developing Black Hawk overhaul plan to keep UH-60Ms flying beyond 2050

https://www.army.mil/article/289724/army_seeks_industry_input_on_black_hawk_modernization_and_sustainment_program

Spain orders 18 C295 transport aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-12-spain-orders-18-c295-transport-aircraft

Air Force designates Northrop Grumman’s Talon prototype as YFQ-48A

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4366136/air-force-designates-northrop-grummans-talon-prototype-as-yfq-48a/

Airbus cierra con Defensa el mayor contrato de helicópteros de su historia en España

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-s1m4_0hpk

Saab submits proposal for Canadian Gripen and GlobalEye production with over 12,000 jobs

https://defence-industry.eu/saab-submits-proposal-for-canadian-gripen-and-globaleye-production-with-over-12000-jobs/

Bombardier Global 8000, World’s Fastest Business Jet, Receives U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification

https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-global-8000-worlds-fastest-business-jet-receives-us-federal-aviation

France to Build New Aircraft Carrier as Charles de Gaulle Nears Retirement

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/france-to-build-new-aircraft-carrier-as-charles-de-gaulle-nears-retirement/

Escalating Safety Crisis in Russian Aviation: Nine Technical Failures Reported in Just Six Days

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/escalating-safety-crisis-in-russian-aviation-nine-technical-failures-reported-in-just-six-days/

X-62 VISTA begins upgrade program, expanding boundaries in flight testing of autonomy and artificial intelligence

https://www.aftc.af.mil/News/Article/4364122/x-62-vista-begins-upgrade-program-expanding-boundaries-in-flight-testing-of-aut/

Russia Begins Flight Tests of New Engine on Su-57 Fighter

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/russia-begins-flight-tests-of-new-engine-on-su-57-fighter/

Russian Development of New Anti-Satellite Shrapnel Weapon Raises Global Security Concerns

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/russian-development-of-new-anti-satellite-shrapnel-weapon-raises-global-security-concerns/

Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force Orders T-6JP Texan II Training Aircraft

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/12/japans-air-self-defense-force-orders-t-6jp-texan-ii-training-aircraft/

Wheelchair user makes historic suborbital spaceflight with Blue Origin

https://www.aviation24.be/space/blue-origin/wheelchair-user-makes-historic-suborbital-spaceflight-with-blue-origin/

Gulfstream G300 makes first flight, launching super-midsize flight test programme

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/gulfstream/gulfstream-g300-makes-first-flight-launching-super-midsize-flight-test-programme/

Royal Air Maroc unveils major 2026 network expansion with nine new international routes

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/royal-air-maroc/royal-air-maroc-unveils-major-2026-network-expansion-with-nine-new-international-routes/

Operation Christmas Drop 2025: USAF, allies, and partners to deliver donated supplies

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2025/12/22/operation-christmas-drop-2025-usaf-allies-and-partners-to-deliver-donated-supplies/

Wisk Completes First Flight of Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL

• https://wisk.aero/newsroom/wisk-completes-first-flight-of-generation-6-autonomous-evtol
• https://youtu.be/8JNHh0pI4Ps

Coulson lanza una versión apagafuegos del B767

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/coulson-lanza-una-version-apagafuegos-del-b767/

Un avión monoplaza de cartón ¡que se vuela sin licencia!

Un avión monoplaza de cartón ¡que se vuela sin licencia!
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/un-avion-monoplaza-de-carton-que-se-vuela-sin-licencia/

Kepplair cambia su interés del A330 al ATR-72 para crear su avión antiincendios

Kepplair cambia su interés del A330 al ATR-72 para crear su avión antiincendios
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/kepplair-cambia-su-interes-del-a330-al-atr-72-para-crear-su-avion-antiincendios/

[Podcast] Fiat y Misubitshi en la IIGM: ¿hicieron lo mejor para sus bolsillos y lo peor para sus ejercitos?

[Podcast] Fiat y Misubitshi en la IIGM: ¿hicieron lo mejor para sus bolsillos y lo peor para sus ejercitos?
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-fiat-y-misubitshi-en-la-iigm-hicieron-lo-mejor-para-sus-bolsillos-y-lo-peor-para-sus-ejercitos/

Coulson Aviation Announces Launch of Boeing 767 VLAT Program - Coulson Aviation

https://coulsonaviation.com/news/coulson-aviation-announces-launch-of-boeing-767-vlat-program/

Russia Attacked Odesa Region with New Shahed Modification with Optics - Militarnyi

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russia-attacked-odesa-region-with-new-shahed-modification-with-optics/

Material didáctico para la realización de actividades sobre incendios forestales.

https://www.miteco.gob.es/content/dam/miteco/es/biodiversidad/temas/incendios-forestales/fuego_en_el_corazon_tcm30-153465.pdf

El regreso del Stuka Junkers Ju 87 a los cielos: una pieza única de la historia de la aviación

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-regreso-del-stuka-junkers-ju-87-a-los-cielos-una-pieza-unica-de-la-historia-de-la-aviacion/

Kepplair cambia su interés del A330 al ATR-72 para crear su avión antiincendios

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/kepplair-cambia-su-interes-del-a330-al-atr-72-para-crear-su-avion-antiincendios/

Coup dur pour l'EuroDrone : La marine allemande va se procurer des drones américains MQ-9B SeaGuardian - Zone Militaire

https://www.opex360.com/2025/12/18/coup-dur-pour-leurodrone-la-marine-allemande-va-se-procurer-des-drones-americains-mq-9b-seaguardian/

La Princesa de Asturias realiza su primer vuelo en solitario en la AGA

https://ejercitodelaireydelespacio.defensa.gob.es/EA/ejercitodelaire/es/Actualidad/Noticias/Noticia/e2f174be-dcc8-11f0-8ac6-005056a2cb59/?resourceId=e2f174be-dcc8-11f0-8ac6-005056a2cb59&path=/sites/internet.es/.content/noticiaEA/noticiaEA_01436.xml#gsc.tab=0 

Two Cameras and a Pylon: DIU Published Details of a Shahed with a R-60 Air-to-Air Missile - Militarnyi

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/two-cameras-and-a-pylon-diu-published-details-of-a-shahed-with-a-r-60-air-to-air-missile/

New interceptor aircraft can hunt and kill drones flying at 124 mph

https://interestingengineering.com/military/interceptor-aircraft-hunt-kill-drones