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Reuters

Bolivian Air Force C-130 carrying newly printed banknotes veers off El Alto runway; at least 15 killed

A Bolivian Air Force C-130 carrying newly printed banknotes veered off the runway at El Alto International Airport and ended in a nearby field, scattering cash and striking vehicles on an adjacent highway. Authorities say at least 15 people were killed; police contained looting as an investigation opened.

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2026-02-27T17:01:24.686448-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Satellite   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Catherine Cartier, Eleanor Whalley, Maria Laguna

Satellite imagery shows rise in tankers and support aircraft at Saudi base used by US amid tensions with Iran

By Reuters: Satellite images showed a rise in the number of military support aircraft including refuelling tankers at a Saudi airbase used by the U.S. military during a four-day period in February, as Washington built forces in the region amid tensions with Iran.

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2026-02-27T09:26:19.641378-08:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US Air Force C-146 Strikes Concrete Barrier During Roadway Takeoff Drill in Laoac, Philippines; Crew Injured

By AeroTime: Crewmembers suffered injuries when a US Air Force C-146 struck a concrete barrier during a roadway takeoff drill in Laoac, Philippines.

2026-02-27T12:56:15.667321-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Singapore to acquire three Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Singapore will acquire three Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to enhance maritime domain awareness and complement its planned fleet of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon jets, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

Also: Aviation Week and 3 more
2026-02-27T06:45:41.214872-08:00
ATC   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
DefenseNews.com • Linus Höller

Germany, Austria complete ‘Alpine triangle’ for airspace surveillance

By DefenseNews.com: Under a new law, both countries will be allowed to quickly pursue “non-military” airspace violations or unknown threats across their shared border.

Also: militaeraktuell.at, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-27T05:26:30.457084-08:00