China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Serbian MiG-29s photographed carrying Chinese CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground missiles

Photographs show Serbian Air Force MiG-29 fighters armed with the Chinese-made CM-400 supersonic air-to-ground standoff missile, a system until now publicly observed only in Pakistani service. The images are the first open evidence of CM-400 integration on Serbian combat jets.

2026-03-10T15:58:30.101355-07:00
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.

Also: Vertical Mag
2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Boeing  
Reuters

Boeing wins $289M Israel contract for up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs, Bloomberg reports

By Reuters: Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Also: Bloomberg Law
2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
New York Times

Israel Conducts Broad Strikes on Iran as U.S. Reports Dead, CENTCOM Signals Major Force Involvement

By New York Times: The U.S. announced the names of four soldiers who were killed by an Iranian drone on Sunday. The leader of the U.S. Central Command said more than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters, two aircraft carriers and bombers were participating in the fighting.

Also: The Independent, Economic Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-03-10T08:12:26.477296-07:00
eVTOL   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Sikorsky plans three first flights this year as it defines next product

By FlightGlobal: The helicopter manufacturer is advancing multiple technology demonstrators including a hybrid-electric tiltwing, the autonomous Nomad 100 rotor-blown-wing aircraft and an unmanned U-Hawk Black Hawk variant, with first flights scheduled for 2026.

Also: flightlineweekly.com, Aviation Week and helicoptersmagazine.com
2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00