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USNI News • Heather Mongilio

U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk trainer crashes in Mississippi; both pilots eject safely as some training flights pause

A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk assigned to Training Air Wing One crashed in rural Mississippi following an in-flight training incident. Both aviators ejected safely and are being evaluated at a local medical center; officials say some training flights are paused while the cause is investigated.

Also: Aviation Safety Network
2026-05-26T15:09:19.566249-07:00
Space Force   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

HASC $1.15T defense policy bill takes aim at industrial base challenges

By Breaking Defense: The bill authorizes multiyear procurement of critical munitions, the F-35 and the Arleigh Burke destroyer.

Also: aia-aerospace.org, Defense Daily and 4 more
2026-05-26T14:04:32.733605-07:00
North America   Defense Budgets & Spending   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

By DefenseNews.com: Ahead of drafting fiscal year 2027’s NDAA, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with the rise in fuel prices and what it means for the military's aviation costs.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and defcrosnews.com
2026-05-26T14:23:45.094355-07:00
Supply Chain   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Voyager wins DARPA contract for solid rocket propellant technology

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded Voyager Technologies a $16.5 million contract to continue development of a solid rocket motor thrust-control technology designed to make missile propulsion systems more adaptable across different missions and weapons programs.

Also: Seapower Magazine, Seeking Alpha and Seeking Alpha
2026-05-26T09:12:06.167840-07:00