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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, December 16, 2025

VOL. 294 NO. 53 December 16, 2025
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Programs

Global 6500
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Bombardier Wins VIP Transport Order From Canadian Military

Dec 15, 2025
The Canadian Defense Investment Agency awarded the Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer a roughly $400 million contract to supply six Global 6500s.
sil
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Space Force To Go Solo On Silent Barker Follow-On Constellation

Dec 15, 2025
The U.S. Space Force will lead the acquisition and development of a new surveillance satellite constellation.
German H145M
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Germany Exercises Airbus H145M Options

Dec 15, 2025
Germany has decided to buy 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, exercising options placed as part of its landmark deal for the rotorcraft two years ago.
U.S. Navy
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U.S. Navy Sets New Trainer Fleet Size Target

Dec 15, 2025
The U.S. Navy wants to field 216 new training aircraft to replace its T-45 Goshawk fleet.
svtol
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U.S. Army Starts Shopping For Gray Eagle Replacement

Dec 15, 2025
Aircraft capable of short or vertical takeoff and landings are driving the U.S. Army’s pursuit of a replacement for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.
The company wants to build interceptors for midcourse missile defense at a fraction of existing systems' price points. Credit: Long Wall
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Long Wall Unveils Surface-Launched Missile Following Company Revamp

Dec 15, 2025
Missile defense startup Long Wall has introduced a new surface-launched exoatmospheric interceptor.
Spacepower conference
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Pentagon Planning Competitive Awards For Ground, Air MTI From Space

Dec 15, 2025
Officials says the Department of the Air Force is moving quickly to award multiple competitive contracts for space-based moving target indication assets.
CH-7
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China's CH-7 Uncrewed Flying Wing Makes Debut Flight

Dec 15, 2025
The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.
The Meadowlands system, a compact and mobile version of the CCS, uses ground-based radio frequency units to disrupt satellite communications. Credit: L3Harris Technologies
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Meadowlands Anti-Satellite Jammer Tested In Recent Exercises

Dec 12, 2025
The U.S. Space Force recently took delivery of the first production unit for the Meadowlands Counter Communications System.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

The Debrief

SpaceX
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Debrief: SpaceX Readies Methane-Fueled IPO

Dec 15, 2025
Nothing about SpaceX’s initial public offering will be routine.

Funding & Policy

kor
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DOD, Commerce Dept. Back Korea Zinc’s $7.4 Billion Tennessee Smelter

Dec 15, 2025
The Pentagon and Department of Commerce will partner with Korea Zinc to develop a $7.4 billion smelter in Tennessee that will mass-produce critical minerals.

Operations

Chinese launch
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SpaceX Warns Of Dangerous Chinese Satellite Deployment

Dec 15, 2025
China’s recent deployment of nine satellites occurred dangerously close to a Starlink satellite, SpaceX's vice president of Starlink engineering said.
ATACMS - Army Tactical Missile - being fired from an M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System. Photo: USArmy Contributor: Pictorial Press Ltd
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Russian Air Defenses Constraining Ukraine’s Attempts To Strike Back

Dec 12, 2025
Ukrainian military efforts to destroy Russia’s air defense systems have faced diminishing returns as the aggressor’s experience grows.

Contracts