The War Zone
• Tyler Rogoway
A patch image associated with Boeing’s NGAD F-47 demonstrator appeared to reveal the aircraft’s distinctive planform, with designers seemingly drawing on design cues from the original “Bird of Prey.” The visual confirmation underscores how the program is shaping its stealth/aerodynamic identity ahead of future build and flight milestones.
Aviation Week
• Steve Trimble
By Aviation Week: The U.S. government has approved a $1.5 billion export of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks and related equipment to New Zealand.
Associated Press
• FADI TAWIL
By Associated Press: Lebanon’s president and prime minister are criticizing Iran for rejecting the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: France has carried out the first supersonic Rafale firing of the MICA NG missile, testing the infrared seeker in demanding thermal conditions.
Aviation Week
defence-blog.com
The War Zone
• Howard Altman
By The War Zone: Concerns are building the Trump class battleship will exacerbate delays in critical aircraft carrier and submarine construction.
AINonline
• Hanneke Weitering
By AINonline: USSOCOM program advances into aircraft integration phase.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
By The War Zone: Concerning MQ-9 losses have turbocharged discussions about a successor to the venerable Reaper.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: Leonardo reported €9B in Q1 2026 orders, helped by Eurofighter, M-346 and UK AW149 deals, as EBITA rose 33% and backlog reached €56.8B.
