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Embraer says KC-390 could be built in the U.S. if a U.S. procurement proceeds

Embraer, already embedded in the U.S. industrial base, said it would build the KC-390 Millennium tanker/transport in the United States if a U.S. procurement materialises. The company said the commitment would include production and sustainment work contingent on a formal contract award.

2026-01-29T13:12:57.630766-08:00
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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.

Also: AirForceTimes, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
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
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DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

319th Reconnaissance Wing to lead Air Force 'battle lab' for counter-small-drone base protection

By DefenseNews.com: The 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-29T12:06:32.794302-08:00
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500 business jets for High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System ISR program

By DefenseNews.com: The service is looking at buying up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.

Also: Military Times, news.ssbcrack.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-29T09:56:40.616116-08:00