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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Thales launches SkyDefender — integrated multi-layer air and missile defence dome for Europe

Thales on 11 March unveiled SkyDefender, a multilayer, multi‑domain integrated air and missile‑defence shield conceived as a continental 'dome.' The system bundles layered sensors and interceptors to provide coordinated short‑ to long‑range coverage, pitched as Europe’s answer to the U.S. Golden Dome.

2026-03-11T03:39:37.996463-07:00
Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Vertical Mag

Helicopter Alliance signs 5-year framework to supply 10 UH-60 Black Hawks to SAF Aerogroup

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2026-03-11T05:00:22.527096-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

B-21 Photographed During First Aerial Refueling as USAF Accelerates Production Ahead of 2027 Entry

By The War Zone: The B-21 is said to be making quick progress in testing as the USAF accelerates production ahead of its 2027 entry into service.

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2026-03-10T22:20:45.048903-07:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Serbian MiG-29s Seen Armed with Chinese CM-400 Supersonic Standoff Missiles

By The War Zone: Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets. Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets.

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