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South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

The Republic of Korea Navy has inducted and deployed Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters, with an induction ceremony at the naval air command in Changwon announced by DAPA. The move is aimed at strengthening anti-submarine warfare and maritime operations amid concerns over an increasing North Korean submarine threat.

2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00

The War Zone

From WWII Camouflage to 'Invisible' Aircraft: How Close Is Visual Stealth to Reality?

2026-03-31T23:12:31.797240-07:00

Air Data News

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

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

The War Zone

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

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

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The War Zone

From WWII Camouflage to 'Invisible' Aircraft: How Close Is Visual Stealth to Reality? Visual stealth—techniques to reduce detection by the naked eye—began in World War II and remains an active area of military research. This piece surveys historical approaches and modern materials and asks how close armed forces are to fielding aircraft that are effectively invisible to human observers.

2026-03-31T23:12:31.797240-07:00

From WWII Camouflage to 'Invisible' Aircraft: How Close Is Visual Stealth to Reality?

FlightGlobal

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang The Republic of Korea Navy has inducted and deployed Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters, with an induction ceremony at the naval air command in Changwon announced by DAPA. The move is aimed at strengthening anti-submarine warfare and maritime operations amid concerns over an increasing North Korean submarine threat.

2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

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

Vertical Mag

Quantum Helicopters joins Team M1 as training provider for Army Flight School Next bid Quantum Helicopters has joined Team M1 as its designated training provider for the U.S. Army's Flight School Next bid. The move adds contractor-run rotary‑wing instruction capability to Team M1's proposal in the Army's trainer competition and positions the team to demonstrate pilot throughput and sustainment support.

2026-03-31T08:19:29.788931-07:00

Quantum Helicopters joins Team M1 as training provider for Army Flight School Next bid

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

Air Data News

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RTX wins $3.81B modification to definitize F135 Lot 18; lots 18–19 valued at $6.6B Pratt & Whitney received a $3.81 billion contract modification to definitize Lot 18 F135 propulsion-system production and support Lot 19 F‑35 production; the F135 powers all three F‑35 variants. The award raises the lots 18–19 total to $6.6 billion and follows >$1 billion in Pratt & Whitney production investments.

2026-03-31T02:21:10.011256-07:00

RTX wins $3.81B modification to definitize F135 Lot 18; lots 18–19 valued at $6.6B

Air Data News

RTX awarded multi‑billion contract to produce F135 engines for Lot 18–19 F‑35s RTX won a multi‑billion-dollar contract modification to produce Pratt & Whitney F135 engines for Lot 18 and Lot 19 F‑35 aircraft covering U.S. services and international partners. Reports value the award between $3.2 billion and $3.81 billion and identify it as a production follow‑on for the JSF programme.

2026-03-31T02:21:10.011256-07:00

RTX awarded multi‑billion contract to produce F135 engines for Lot 18–19 F‑35s

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South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

From WWII Camouflage to 'Invisible' Aircraft: How Close Is Visual Stealth to Reality?

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

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

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