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China unveiled new uncrewed systems, missiles, and military branches during a Beijing parade, highlighting its focus on modernizing its armed forces. The display included drones, hypersonic missiles, and AI-enabled systems, reflecting lessons from Ukraine and ambitions for future conflict. The event signals China's push for a comprehensive military upgrade.
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Denmark announced a major shift in its defense policy, prioritizing long-range missile and drone capabilities amid concerns over Russia. The country is investing €7.7 billion in European-made air defense systems, choosing the Franco-Italian SAMP/T over US Patriot systems, reflecting a strategic move towards European self-sufficiency and rapid deployment.
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France and Germany aim to build a new sixth-generation fighter jet despite internal disagreements. The project, part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), faces delays over leadership disputes between Dassault and Airbus. Political leaders are seeking a resolution amid broader European defense ambitions. Today's date is Tue, 02 Dec 2025.
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The world's top 100 arms manufacturers earned a record $679 billion in 2024, driven by increased military spending amid conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Revenues rose mainly in Europe and the US, with Asian companies facing declines due to Chinese procurement issues. Despite delays in US programs, demand remains high worldwide.
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As of December 1, 2025, Airbus has completed software updates on the vast majority of its 6,000 affected A320-family jets worldwide following a recall triggered by a JetBlue flight incident in late October. The fix, primarily a rollback to earlier software versions, addresses data corruption caused by intense solar radiation affecting flight controls. Most aircraft are back in service, with fewer than 100 still pending updates.