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Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment

Two U.S. EA-37B "Compass Call" electronic-attack jets touched down at RAF Mildenhall for refuelling, in what reporting indicates may be the platform’s first overseas operational deployment. The brief stop raises questions about expanded forward employment of the new G550‑derived EW asset in Europe.

2026-03-31T11:26:30.047643-07:00

Air Data News

Canada to join Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as observer

2026-03-31T10:31:33.785205-07:00

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Agentic AI: the future of space warfare

2026-03-31T06:32:22.900668-07:00

The Atlantic

Drone swarms over Barksdale AFB expose airspace security gaps, spur cUAS push

2026-03-31T04:18:32.812415-07:00

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Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment Two U.S. EA-37B "Compass Call" electronic-attack jets touched down at RAF Mildenhall for refuelling, in what reporting indicates may be the platform’s first overseas operational deployment. The brief stop raises questions about expanded forward employment of the new G550‑derived EW asset in Europe.

2026-03-31T11:26:30.047643-07:00

Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment

The War Zone

Former KC‑135 Wing Commander: U.S. Tanker Fleet Would Be Stretched in a Fight with China Retired Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, a former KC‑135 wing commander, warns a conflict with China would put severe strain on the U.S. aerial‑refuelling fleet. He outlines operational limits, readiness shortfalls and sustainment pressures that would constrain sortie generation and basing across the Indo‑Pacific.

2026-03-31T11:01:07.383671-07:00

Former KC‑135 Wing Commander: U.S. Tanker Fleet Would Be Stretched in a Fight with China

Air Data News

Canada to join Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as observer Canada is set to join the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, granting Ottawa access to advanced fighter technology, programme data and potential industrial ties without full commitment. The move comes amid Ottawa’s ongoing review of its F‑35 procurement and mixed‑fleet options.

2026-03-31T10:31:33.785205-07:00

Canada to join Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as observer

SpaceNews.com

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Agentic AI: the future of space warfare Agentic AI — autonomous software that acts rather than just predicts — is being positioned as a transformative enabler for space warfare, promising faster targeting, autonomous on‑orbit decision‑making and compressed command‑and‑control cycles that could reshape satellite resilience, engagement timelines and doctrine.

2026-03-31T06:32:22.900668-07:00

Agentic AI: the future of space warfare

Reuters

Outgoing Airbus Helicopters chief urges Europe to unite on defence procurement Airbus Helicopters' outgoing chief called for deeper European collaboration on defence procurement, warning that splitting programmes into national projects will drive costs beyond what countries can afford. He urged pooled buying and coordinated programmes to preserve industrial capabilities and deliver affordable capability.

2026-03-31T05:46:20.993295-07:00

Outgoing Airbus Helicopters chief urges Europe to unite on defence procurement

The Atlantic

Drone swarms over Barksdale AFB expose airspace security gaps, spur cUAS push Unauthorized drones and apparent small‑drone swarms penetrated restricted airspace over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting an official probe and accelerating calls to deploy counter‑small UAS (cUAS) technology to protect high‑value assets — including elements of the U.S. nuclear triad — after exposing detection and response gaps.

2026-03-31T04:18:32.812415-07:00

Drone swarms over Barksdale AFB expose airspace security gaps, spur cUAS push

AeroTime

US asks Poland to redeploy one Patriot battery and PAC‑3 interceptors to the Middle East The US has reportedly asked Poland informally to redeploy one of its two Patriot air‑defence batteries — including PAC‑3 interceptors — to the Middle East, according to reports. The request would move a key NATO‑grade air‑defence asset out of Poland if approved.

2026-03-31T03:38:34.852025-07:00

US asks Poland to redeploy one Patriot battery and PAC‑3 interceptors to the Middle East

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France deploys Tiger attack helicopters to Middle East to counter Iranian drones France has deployed Tiger attack helicopters to the Middle East, General Pierre Schill said, to counter Iranian drone threats in the Persian Gulf. Paris is simultaneously exploring cheaper, lower-cost ways to defeat loitering munitions after costly fighter-missile engagements exposed supply and cost vulnerabilities.

2026-03-31T01:18:31.862785-07:00

France deploys Tiger attack helicopters to Middle East to counter Iranian drones

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Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment

Canada to join Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as observer

Agentic AI: the future of space warfare

Drone swarms over Barksdale AFB expose airspace security gaps, spur cUAS push

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