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China Releases ‘Hit List’ of US Naval Targets in Potential Conflict

China’s People's Liberation Army has come up with a list of “vulnerable” US naval targets that could be prioritized in the event of a full-scale conflict. 

Airbus to Upgrade Poland’s C-295 Military Tactical Transport Fleet

Poland has awarded Airbus a contract to upgrade its fleet of 16 C-295M military tactical transport aircraft for $107.8 million.

Saudi Arabia Buys Three More Corvettes From Spain

Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia to construct three Avante 2200 corvettes.

China, India to Hold High-Level Talks Over Contested Border

China announced it would hold high-level talks later this week with India on their border disputes – the first such discussions in five years.

Trump Vows to Speak to Zelensky and Putin to End ‘Carnage’ of War

US President-elect Donald Trump said he will speak with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in an effort to end the war.

US Strikes Houthi Command and Control Facility in Yemen

American forces carried out an air strike on Monday against a Houthi command-and-control facility that was used by the Yemeni rebels to coordinate attacks.

Norway Donates $240M to Ukraine’s Navy

Norway will provide $240 million to strengthen the Ukrainian navy to help it deter Russian forces in the Black Sea.

At Least 30 N.Korean Soldiers Killed, Wounded in Russia’s Kursk Region: Ukraine

Ukraine said that its troops killed or wounded at least 30 North Korean soldiers who had been deployed by Russia to its western Kursk region.

China Develops Own ‘Loyal Wingman’ to Rival US

In a move seen to rival the “loyal wingman” concept of the US, China has unveiled a new drone designed to operate in tandem with its advanced fighter jets. 

US Navy Buys Textron Minesweeper System

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a contract of up to $106 million for Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems.

Kazakhstan Receives First of Two A400M Transport Aircraft

The Republic of Kazakhstan has taken delivery of its first of two A400M military transport aircraft from Airbus in a handover ceremony held in Almaty.

Italian Navy Welcomes Largest Amphibious Warship Since World War 2

The Italian Navy has commissioned a multipurpose amphibious assault ship that was built by Fincantieri, the “Trieste.” 

Sudan Paramilitary Drone Attack Kills 38 People: Activists

A drone attack by Sudanese paramilitaries has killed at least 38 people in the western Darfur region, local activists said, revising earlier death tolls.

New Zealand Army Starts Training With New Aerial Drone Fleet

The New Zealand Army has begun training to operate its recently received unmanned aerial systems for tactical and humanitarian applications.

Romania Accepts Three More Ex-Norwegian F-16s

The Romanian Air Force has taken delivery of three more F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as part of an ongoing acquisition program with Norway.

Multinational Military Cyber Fund for Ukraine Raised $500M in 2024

Estonia and Luxembourg have revealed they have raised $525.4 million this year to improve Ukraine’s defense-related cyber capabilities.