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Boeing to build four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for U.S. Air Force

Boeing will build four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide sustainment for the U.S. Air Force, its second production contract in five months. The award follows a September purchase of eight MH-139As valued at $173 million and extends Boeing's fielding and support role.

2026-01-29T06:51:13.299593-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

SBU Says Drone Strikes Hit at Least 15 Russian Aircraft on Airfields; Video Shows Multiple Impacts

By The War Zone: The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year. The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year.

2026-01-29T16:11:55.890877-08:00
North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeks contractors to train foreign pilots under U.S. military aid programs

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors who can train foreign pilots receiving American military aid, according to an Air Force solicitation.

2026-01-29T14:21:35.986961-08:00
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DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

101st Airborne trains aboard Marine V-22 Ospreys ahead of Bell MV-75 transition

By DefenseNews.com: The exercise comes as the 101st Airborne Division prepares to soon train on its own tiltrotor aircraft, the Bell MV-75.

Also: Military Times and marinecorpstimes.com
2026-01-29T12:11:42.218648-08:00