Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Scanlon

USAF issues sources‑sought for stand‑in attack weapon compatible with F‑147 and B‑21

The U.S. Air Force issued a sources‑sought notice for a stand‑in attack weapon compatible with its F‑147 and B‑21 platforms. The posting is the first public acquisition document to name the F‑147 tied to a specific weapon system.

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2026-03-09T16:58:13.797466-07:00
Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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.

2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00
Helicopter   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

US Army 'Flight School Next' narrows to four bidders as Robinson R66 remains a major contender

By FlightGlobal: The US Army's push to reinvent its helicopter pilot training programme is down to four bidders - three of which are proposing the Robinson Helicopter R66.

2026-03-09T15:38:52.884422-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Beta Technologies  
Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Beta Technologies accelerates Alia MV250 military cargo drone, targets first flight this year after winning FAA grants

By Reuters: Drone startup Beta Technologies is speeding up development of its Alia MV250 military cargo drone by six months, with the first flight now expected this year, Beta chief executive Kyle Clark told Reuters in an interview.

2026-03-09T15:03:23.098305-07:00
Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

NATO air defences shoot down second Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey; Ankara warns of response

By Reuters: Turkey said on Monday that NATO air defences shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that had entered its airspace and warned that it would move against any such threats, which increasingly pose a test for Ankara and the alliance.

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2026-03-09T05:18:18.113054-07:00