North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

B-21 Raider photographed refuelling as Northrop and USAF accelerate production for 2027 entry

The USAF's B-21 Raider has been photographed conducting aerial refuelling for the first time amid signs of rapid flight-test progress. Northrop Grumman and the Air Force are simultaneously accelerating production capacity to speed deliveries and meet a 2027 operational entry date.

Also: The Aviationist and arabiandefence.com
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
Vertical Mag

Fatal rotor‑wash incident at Kadena Air Base highlights helicopter downwash hazard

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Fatal incident in Japan underscores hazard of helicopter rotor wash A tragedy at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the risks posed by helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard that is starting to receive more attention.

Also: Vertical Mag
2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
New York Times

Israel Conducts Broad Strikes on Iran as U.S. Reports Dead, CENTCOM Signals Major Force Involvement

By New York Times: The U.S. announced the names of four soldiers who were killed by an Iranian drone on Sunday. The leader of the U.S. Central Command said more than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters, two aircraft carriers and bombers were participating in the fighting.

Also: The Independent, Economic Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-03-10T08:12:26.477296-07:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Boeing  
Reuters

Boeing wins $289M Israel contract for up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs, Bloomberg reports

By Reuters: Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Also: Bloomberg Law
2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00