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In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss a dramatic encounter where a Russian Su-35 performed a risky maneuver near a U.S. F-16 in the Arctic. We also explore the complexities of Chinese air-to-air missile advancements, including the PL-10 and PL-12. Additionally, we cover Turkey's F-16 near miss and the intriguing case of a North Korean defector's bus theft in South Korea. Tune in for insights on these stories and more, including SpaceX's Crew-9 mission and China's C919 airliner ambitions.