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USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development

The U.S. Air Force has successfully flight-tested a new supersonic missile, a demonstration that coincides with Pentagon efforts to accelerate weapons development and field advanced strike capabilities. The trial underscores growing momentum in rapid prototyping and expedited acquisition pathways for high-speed weapons.

2026-03-21T08:39:20.489708-07:00

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

USSF shifts GPS III-8 from ULA Vulcan to SpaceX Falcon 9 as Vulcan probe continues

2026-03-20T07:40:14.569933-07:00

Flying Magazine

X-59 second flight aborted after cockpit warning as low‑boom campaign begins

2026-03-20T14:04:13.531590-07:00

FlightGlobal

U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

2026-03-20T17:00:30.941265-07:00

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Reuters

Taiwan says delayed Lockheed F-16V deliveries will begin this year as U.S. production reaches 'full capacity' Taiwan's defence ministry says deliveries of delayed Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters will start this year as U.S. production operates at 'full capacity', following a visit by senior Taiwanese defence officials to the United States. The statement signals the long‑awaited restart of the F-16V program for Taipei.

2026-03-21T18:39:16.128149-07:00

Taiwan says delayed Lockheed F-16V deliveries will begin this year as U.S. production reaches 'full capacity'

The Hill

USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development The U.S. Air Force has successfully flight-tested a new supersonic missile, a demonstration that coincides with Pentagon efforts to accelerate weapons development and field advanced strike capabilities. The trial underscores growing momentum in rapid prototyping and expedited acquisition pathways for high-speed weapons.

2026-03-21T08:39:20.489708-07:00

USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development

FlightGlobal

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U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins DARPA has transferred its ALIAS-developed autonomous flight system, powered by Sikorsky’s MATRIX suite, to the U.S. Army with delivery of the first H-60Mx optionally piloted UH-60 Black Hawk. The modified helicopter — able to operate crewed, reduced-crew or fully autonomously — now enters advanced operational evaluation under ALIAS.

2026-03-20T17:00:30.941265-07:00

U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

The War Zone

Saab 340 AEW Aircraft Spotted Operating Over Ukraine A video has emerged appearing to show a Saab 340 airborne early warning and control aircraft operating over Ukraine after a period of low visibility. If authenticated, the footage would be the first widely circulated visual evidence of the platform's presence in the conflict zone.

2026-03-20T16:05:35.674051-07:00

Saab 340 AEW Aircraft Spotted Operating Over Ukraine

Air Data News

Peru picks F-16V Block 70 in $3.42B deal for 12 fighters to replace MiG‑29 and Mirage 2000 Peru has selected Lockheed Martin's F-16V Block 70 as its new front-line fighter, agreeing to buy 12 aircraft in a $3.42 billion contract, President José Balcázar confirmed March 20. The jets will replace aging MiG‑29s and Mirage 2000s and conclude a multi‑year international competition.

2026-03-20T14:40:17.659864-07:00

Peru picks F-16V Block 70 in $3.42B deal for 12 fighters to replace MiG‑29 and Mirage 2000

Flying Magazine

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X-59 second flight aborted after cockpit warning as low‑boom campaign begins NASA’s X‑59 low‑boom demonstrator returned to base minutes into its second flight after a cockpit warning light prompted an early landing. NASA and Lockheed Martin are investigating the technical anomaly while preparing an expanded multi‑flight 2026 test campaign to validate the aircraft’s quiet sonic‑boom signature.

2026-03-20T14:04:13.531590-07:00

X-59 second flight aborted after cockpit warning as low‑boom campaign begins

Vertical Mag

ACE Aeronautics establishes itself as global UH-60/S‑70 Black Hawk MRO authority ACE Aeronautics says it has delivered on commitments to customers and is building global trust as an authority on legacy Sikorsky UH‑60 Black Hawk and S‑70 support. Its consistent execution on sustainment and aftermarket work positions the company as a reliable provider of life‑extension and MRO services.

2026-03-20T11:38:18.920814-07:00

ACE Aeronautics establishes itself as global UH-60/S‑70 Black Hawk MRO authority

Reuters

Top U.S. lawmaker asks Pentagon to review Safran's China joint ventures over national-security concerns A senior U.S. lawmaker has asked the Pentagon to review French aerospace group Safran's joint ventures in China, citing national-security concerns about the company's commercial ties with Chinese firms. The request underscores growing congressional scrutiny of defense contractors' China links.

2026-03-20T08:34:07.808880-07:00

Top U.S. lawmaker asks Pentagon to review Safran's China joint ventures over national-security concerns

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USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development

USSF shifts GPS III-8 from ULA Vulcan to SpaceX Falcon 9 as Vulcan probe continues

X-59 second flight aborted after cockpit warning as low‑boom campaign begins

U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

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