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Colombian Air Force C-130H crashes after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo; at least 34 dead, dozens injured

A Colombian Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130H transport crashed shortly after takeoff from a remote airstrip near Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo province on 23 March, with around 125 people aboard. Officials say the accident killed at least 34 people and injured dozens as rescuers searched the southern jungle.

2026-03-23T09:55:11.663910-07:00

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Anduril begins assembly of YFQ‑44A 'Fury' CCA prototypes at new Arsenal‑1 plant in Ohio

2026-03-23T15:58:39.239565-07:00

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F-22 "Raptor 2.0" Enters Flight Tests with Stealth Underwing Tanks and AGM-181 Trials Advance

2026-03-23T14:29:59.109615-07:00

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

2026-03-23T15:35:06.001405-07:00

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Anduril begins assembly of YFQ‑44A 'Fury' CCA prototypes at new Arsenal‑1 plant in Ohio Anduril has begun assembling YFQ‑44A 'Fury' Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes at its new Arsenal‑1 manufacturing complex near Columbus, Ohio. The move signals a step from development toward scaled assembly of autonomous, fighter‑class drones for defense evaluation.

2026-03-23T15:58:39.239565-07:00

Anduril begins assembly of YFQ‑44A 'Fury' CCA prototypes at new Arsenal‑1 plant in Ohio

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Lockheed begins final assembly of Germany’s first F-35A Lockheed Martin has begun final assembly of the first F-35A bound for the German Air Force, a key production milestone in Berlin’s purchase of 35 conventional take-off and landing F-35As. The work advances Germany’s timeline to introduce the fifth-generation fighter into Luftwaffe service.

2026-03-23T15:35:06.001405-07:00

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

The War Zone

F-22 "Raptor 2.0" Enters Flight Tests with Stealth Underwing Tanks and AGM-181 Trials Advance Flight tests and new imagery reveal Lockheed Martin's F-22 'Raptor 2.0' flying with stealthy underwing fuel tanks and sensor pods, a hardware overhaul aimed at longer-range, lower-signature missions. Separate sightings and trials also show progress integrating the AGM-181A LRSO cruise missile on U.S. platforms.

2026-03-23T14:29:59.109615-07:00

F-22 "Raptor 2.0" Enters Flight Tests with Stealth Underwing Tanks and AGM-181 Trials Advance

SpaceNews.com

Parsons unveils satellite antenna targeted at military communications Parsons unveiled a new satellite antenna targeted at the military communications market, expanding its product portfolio into defense-focused SATCOM hardware. The launch signals Parsons' bid to supply government and contractor customers with platform and ground-based satellite connectivity solutions for military communications.

2026-03-23T12:09:48.503181-07:00

Parsons unveils satellite antenna targeted at military communications

Reuters

Madison Dearborn-backed AEVEX files for US IPO Madison Dearborn-backed defense contractor AEVEX has filed for an initial public offering in the United States, seeking to capitalize on robust investor appetite for defense equities. The move opens a path for the private equity owner to monetize its stake and for AEVEX to access public capital.

2026-03-23T10:55:13.297537-07:00

Madison Dearborn-backed AEVEX files for US IPO

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Colombian Air Force C-130H crashes after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo; at least 34 dead, dozens injured A Colombian Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130H transport crashed shortly after takeoff from a remote airstrip near Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo province on 23 March, with around 125 people aboard. Officials say the accident killed at least 34 people and injured dozens as rescuers searched the southern jungle.

2026-03-23T09:55:11.663910-07:00

Colombian Air Force C-130H crashes after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo; at least 34 dead, dozens injured

AeroTime

Spain to extend EF-18 Hornet service to 2035–2040 as FCAS delays leave no 5th‑gen alternative Spain will extend the operational life of its EF-18 Hornet fleet to 2035–2040, the government confirmed, after delays to the Franco‑German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the absence of an available fifth‑generation replacement. The move responds to rising sustainment costs and a widening fighter replacement gap.

2026-03-23T08:31:12.335474-07:00

Spain to extend EF-18 Hornet service to 2035–2040 as FCAS delays leave no 5th‑gen alternative

SpaceNews.com

York Space rides defense surge but procurement changes cloud near‑term outlook York Space is benefiting from rising defence demand that has bolstered its order book and validated its smallsat manufacturing push, but shifts in government procurement and contracting timelines have introduced uncertainty into near‑term revenue and delivery forecasts, clouding the company's short‑term outlook.

2026-03-23T07:12:22.751358-07:00

York Space rides defense surge but procurement changes cloud near‑term outlook

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Colombian Air Force C-130H crashes after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo; at least 34 dead, dozens injured

Anduril begins assembly of YFQ‑44A 'Fury' CCA prototypes at new Arsenal‑1 plant in Ohio

F-22 "Raptor 2.0" Enters Flight Tests with Stealth Underwing Tanks and AGM-181 Trials Advance

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

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