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2026-03-23T15:35:28.620012-07:00

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Lockheed Martin begins final assembly of Germany’s first F-35A

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2026-03-20T17:00:56.735307-07:00

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Sikorsky delivers first H-60Mx Black Hawk with optionally‑manned/autonomous capability to U.S. Army

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2026-03-19T12:01:05.564101-07:00

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Hermeus receives experimental certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1

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2026-03-17T14:54:25.143189-07:00

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China expands military aircraft production, targets 300–400 fighters annually

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2026-03-15T08:59:58.925873-07:00

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Pentagon reveals LUCAS loitering munition: 434 nm range, unit cost under $55,000

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2026-03-13T10:24:14.485023-07:00

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Pentagon reveals LUCAS loitering munition: Shahed-136 derivative with 434 nm range and sub-$55k unit cost, first used operationally in Middle East

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2026-03-09T20:18:54.556159-07:00

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U.S. Officials Say Munitions Stocks Sufficient for Iran Campaign — Industry Warns Production Shortfall

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2026-03-05T14:01:56.455704-08:00

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US Army pilots train on Osprey ahead of first MV-75 delivery

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2026-03-05T11:16:37.800243-08:00

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Boeing subsidiary Aurora completes fuselage for X-65 active‑flow‑control demonstrator

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2026-03-04T16:06:59.517058-08:00

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Pentagon shifts from long‑range missiles to GPS‑guided gravity bombs amid intensified US air campaign on Iran; officials say stockpiles remain sufficient

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2026-03-02T12:36:34.328044-08:00

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Chinese imagery firm publicly tracked US military assets during Iran operations; posts tied to later Iranian strikes

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2026-02-27T06:46:03.561747-08:00

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Singapore to acquire three Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

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2026-02-25T17:46:12.330179-08:00

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USAF to pick first Collaborative Combat Aircraft — uncrewed fighter and autonomy software — by year-end 2026

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2026-02-25T09:36:45.230849-08:00

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L3Harris expands SkyWarden role with gun pod, long‑range missiles and SIGINT capability

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2026-02-24T12:12:24.012615-08:00

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Top US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46

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2026-02-23T22:01:00.726958-08:00

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Embraer’s KC-390 demonstrator crisscrosses the globe on worldwide sales tour

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2026-02-23T22:00:58.894259-08:00

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USAF reaches deal with Northrop to accelerate B-21 production by 25%

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2026-02-23T18:00:36.648805-08:00

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L3Harris expands SkyWarden close‑air‑support role with gun pod, long‑range missiles and SIGINT sensor; eyes international orders

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2026-02-23T12:30:55.386389-08:00

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USAF awards small-turbofan development contracts to Honeywell and GE-Kratos for uncrewed fighter (CCA) engines

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2026-02-20T12:56:21.049658-08:00

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Embraer’s KC-390 demonstrator embarks on global sales tour to pursue military export orders

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2026-02-05T21:38:11.984392-08:00

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Top Aces targets Asia-Pacific with adversary air services

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2026-02-05T02:23:13.294978-08:00

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Non‑U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur global supplier diversification

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2026-02-03T19:54:12.156715-08:00

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Rafael’s Iron Beam laser air defence system enters operational service in Israel

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2026-02-02T20:34:57.359088-08:00

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Boeing targets rate production of MQ-28 Ghost Bat within two years as Block II enters ground testing

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2026-02-02T06:35:16.864881-08:00

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Honeywell launches SkyShot 1600 turbofan targeting Asia’s uncrewed fighter/CCA market

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