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China has released official video showing what it says is a Type 055 destroyer, the Wuxi, launching a YJ-20 high-speed anti-ship missile from its vertical launch system using a cold-launch method. The launch was described by the People’s Liberation Army Navy as a “finalization test,” suggesting the missile has completed development and is close to entering operational service.
The YJ-20 is assessed to be a hypersonic aero-ballistic anti-ship missile, likely capable of speeds above Mach 6 and possibly approaching Mach 9 in its terminal phase, with an estimated range of more than 600 miles. Unlike traditional ballistic missiles, it can maneuver unpredictably at high speed, making it difficult for ship-based missile defenses to intercept. It is intended primarily to attack high-value surface targets such as aircraft carriers, cruisers, and amphibious assault ships, with a possible secondary land-attack role.
The Type 055 destroyer, which displaces around 13,000 tons and carries 112 universal VLS cells, is designed as a major surface strike platform. Integrating the YJ-20 would significantly expand its long-range maritime strike capability. If the missile enters service as suggested, it would represent one of the most advanced ship-launched anti-ship weapons in the world and further strengthen China’s anti-access and area-denial posture in the Western Pacific, particularly in scenarios involving U.S. and allied naval forces.

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Türkiye has signed a €2.4 billion ($2.8 billion) defense export deal with Spain to deliver 30 HÜRJET advanced jet trainer aircraft to the Spanish Air and Space Force, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. The agreement includes a comprehensive package covering the aircraft, integrated training architecture, ground-based simulators, maintenance, and long-term operational support. This marks the first export of Türkiye’s domestically developed HÜRJET to a European and NATO member country, representing a historic milestone for Türkiye’s defense industry and demonstrating its growing capabilities in design, production, system integration, and sustainment.

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Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV conducted a live-fire test using ASELSAN TOLUN munitions, firing two variants in a single mission: TOLUN-F for soft targets and TOLUN with ASAF fuze for reinforced concrete, with both achieving direct hits. The munitions feature GPS/INS guidance, anti-jamming capability, and smart fuzes, confirming long-range, high-precision strike capability against soft and hardened targets. The TOLUN family is modular, compatible with UCAVs and combat aircraft, and includes variants optimized for different target types, demonstrating successful integration of multiple variants in a single mission.

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KJ-3000 AEW&C

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Japan’s Ministry of Defense has reaffirmed that its next-generation fighter aircraft, developed under the Global Combat Air Programme with the UK and Italy, is planned to enter service in fiscal year 2035. The program involves Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, focusing on air dominance and survivability. Advanced propulsion using high-temperature materials, new thermal-management technologies, and additive manufacturing is central, supporting flight performance, sensors, electronic warfare, and future weapons. Japan is also integrating unmanned systems to operate alongside the fighter as force multipliers for reconnaissance, sensors, and strike missions. The program replaces Japan’s aging fleet and emphasizes shared development costs, reduced technical risk, and interoperability with allied air forces.

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An image circulating online appears to show a Type C loyal wingman drone aboard the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, suggesting China is testing naval drone operations from this new platform. The drone resembles designs comparable to XQ-58A Valkyrie and may supplement GJ-11 or GJ-21 drones in future operations. The ship’s catapult, wide flight deck, and twin-island layout support sustained drone use, potentially expanding naval aviation capacity alongside carriers like Fujian. The development aligns with broader plans by the People’s Liberation Army Navy to deploy uncrewed aircraft for strike, surveillance, and regional power projection near areas such as Taiwan and the South China Sea.

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China has revealed images of a medium-sized cargo ship converted into a heavily armed missile platform, signaling a push to turn commercial vessels into wartime combat assets.
The ship’s deck is packed with 60 containerized vertical launch system cells, roughly two-thirds the missile capacity of a U.S. Arleigh Burke–class destroyer. It also carries a large phased-array radar, a Type 1130 close-in weapon system for missile defense, decoy launchers, and other sensors, all mounted on shipping containers that form an improvised superstructure.
The configuration suggests a role as a picket or area air-defense ship rather than just a missile arsenal, though the launchers could potentially carry different types of weapons. How operational the ship really is remains unclear, as it may be a proof-of-concept or photo-ready mockup, and questions remain about system integration and real combat effectiveness.
Strategically, the concept is important because China’s vast commercial fleet and shipbuilding capacity could allow rapid fielding of large numbers of such armed vessels. This could pose a serious challenge to the U.S. and its allies and may push them toward similar approaches as traditional warship construction struggles to keep pace.

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Pakistan has agreed to a $4–4.6 billion arms deal with Libya’s Libyan National Army (LNA), to be delivered over 2½ years. The deal includes 16 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, 12 Super Mushak trainer aircraft, and other military equipment for land, sea, and air operations, along with training and possible joint manufacturing. The agreement is controversial because Libya is under a UN arms embargo, though Pakistani officials say it does not violate UN rules.


Source: Reuters — “Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say” (Dec 22, 2025).

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China’s advanced hypersonic aircraft research program

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