Surprise Chinese attack helicopter appearance highlights worldwide trend despite increase in low-altitude threats.

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency seeks to field an “interim capability” against hypersonic glide vehicles by 2029 as the Glide Phase Interceptor slides to 2035.

Acquisitions of new helicopters and airborne early warning aircraft are funded, while other capabilities will be “explored.”

Rocket Lab and its partner, True Anomaly, will conduct rendezvous and proximity operations as part of the demonstration.

British lawmakers are challenging the government to increase defense spending, but the issue does not appear to be a public priority.