The US military plans to utilize artificial intelligence, but the question remains who will lead on this development - the government or industry? Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and AI expert Sydney Freedberg joined Joshua Wallin of the Center for a New American Security to discuss the future of military AI. For more insights, watch Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the series.
The US government has acknowledged its role in the January 2025 collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Eagle jet over the Potomac River in Washington D.C. The accident resulted in the deaths of 67 people, with court documents filed on December 17, 2025, accepting the government's responsibility for the breach of duty of care.
Jetcraft has announced the launch of its 'Special Missions' division, aiming to source and prepare pre-owned aircraft for defense and governmental operators. The company's CEO Stéphane Leroy stated that Jetcraft is well-positioned to address the growing demand for Special Missions Aircraft.
The Korean National Assembly has approved an independent investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The probe will be led by a cross-party committee and will examine the cause of the crash, potential design flaws in Muan Airport's localizer structure, and government agency responses to the incident.
Blue Origin is set to launch a bespoke high-speed Starlink rival, targeting enterprise customers with up to 6 Tbps capacity. According to SpaceNews, the company plans to deploy over 5,400 satellites from late next year.
Airbus Helicopters saw a significant increase in orders in 2025, with 544 gross orders (net: 536) secured compared to 455 in 2024. The surge was driven largely by the Spanish government's order for 100 helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM).