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Serbian MiG-29s photographed carrying Chinese CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground missiles

Photographs show Serbian Air Force MiG-29 fighters armed with the Chinese-made CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground standoff missile, a system until now publicly observed only in Pakistani service. The images are the first open evidence of CM-400 integration on Serbian combat jets.

2026-03-10T15:58:30.101355-07:00

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Leonardo posts 5.1% YoY order growth, momentum in civil and military rotorcraft

2026-03-10T14:04:08.394854-07:00

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Robinson unveils R66 TURBINETRUCK autonomous cargo variant and launches Robinson Unmanned

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

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Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00

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Serbian MiG-29s photographed carrying Chinese CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground missiles Photographs show Serbian Air Force MiG-29 fighters armed with the Chinese-made CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground standoff missile, a system until now publicly observed only in Pakistani service. The images are the first open evidence of CM-400 integration on Serbian combat jets.

2026-03-10T15:58:30.101355-07:00

Serbian MiG-29s photographed carrying Chinese CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground missiles

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Viasat wins $14 million contract to provide in‑flight satcom for Navy executive aircraft Viasat has won a $14 million contract to supply in‑flight satellite communications for Navy executive aircraft, delivering onboard satcom systems, services and installations to enable broadband and secure links during flights. The award covers equipment and service provision for government executive transport platforms.

2026-03-10T15:52:23.844527-07:00

Viasat wins $14 million contract to provide in‑flight satcom for Navy executive aircraft

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US Air Force retires final Gulfstream IV executive transport The U.S. Air Force has officially retired its final Gulfstream IV executive transport today, ending the type's role in VIP and special airlift missions. The move completes the service's phase‑out of the G‑IV family from its executive airlift inventory.

2026-03-10T15:34:28.878671-07:00

US Air Force retires final Gulfstream IV executive transport

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Leonardo posts 5.1% YoY order growth, momentum in civil and military rotorcraft Leonardo posted a 5.1% year‑on‑year increase in orders versus 2024, reporting sustained momentum across both civil and military rotorcraft segments and stronger demand for aftermarket and support services. The result highlights resilience in its helicopter portfolio amid wider industry headwinds.

2026-03-10T14:04:08.394854-07:00

Leonardo posts 5.1% YoY order growth, momentum in civil and military rotorcraft

Reuters

Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel Boeing has won a $289 million contract to deliver as many as 5,000 air‑launched precision‑guided "smart" bombs to Israel, Bloomberg reports. The award, cited by three people familiar with the transaction, covers delivery of new munitions for Israeli combat aircraft.

2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00

Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

Via Satellite

IonQ and ARLIS launch SEQCURE to secure quantum computing for defense research IonQ has partnered with the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) to launch SEQCURE — Securing Experimental Quantum Computing Usage in Research Environments — a program focused on developing practices, tools and controls to protect experimental quantum computing access, data and workflows used in defense-related research.

2026-03-10T12:58:34.652895-07:00

IonQ and ARLIS launch SEQCURE to secure quantum computing for defense research

FlightGlobal

Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market Davenport Aviation will next year test-fire guided munitions from the Virtus, a weaponized Airbus AS350/H125 light-single, validating weapons carriage and targeting integration on a low-cost light-attack helicopter. The live-fire evaluation will assess handling, integration and operational suitability for small-unit strike roles.

2026-03-10T12:19:16.176347-07:00

Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market

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Robinson unveils R66 TURBINETRUCK autonomous cargo variant and launches Robinson Unmanned Robinson Helicopter unveiled the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo variant fitted with Sikorsky’s Matrix flight‑control system and able to carry up to 680 kg (1,500 lb). It also launched 'Robinson Unmanned' to develop small coaxial UAVs and uncrewed heavy‑lift helicopters.

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

Robinson unveils R66 TURBINETRUCK autonomous cargo variant and launches Robinson Unmanned

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Serbian MiG-29s photographed carrying Chinese CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground missiles

Leonardo posts 5.1% YoY order growth, momentum in civil and military rotorcraft

Robinson unveils R66 TURBINETRUCK autonomous cargo variant and launches Robinson Unmanned

Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

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