UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Defense Policy   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Army launches A700 UAS from AH‑64E Apache in flight test, operationalising 'launched effects'

In late February the U.S. Army demonstrated a crewed–uncrewed integration milestone when an A700 UAS was launched from an AH‑64E Apache in flight after a six‑month rapid development effort. The experimental trial validates the service's 'launched effects' concept to extend mission reach and increase rotorcraft survivability.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD
2026-03-27T07:46:05.970680-07:00
Supply Chain   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US Air Force, Northrop Grumman Break Ground on Sentinel ICBM Prototype Silo in Utah

By AeroTime: The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have broken ground on a Sentinel ICBM prototype silo in Utah as the program targets initial capability by the early 2030s.

Also: Northrop Grumman and defence-industry.eu
2026-03-27T07:35:05.355632-07:00
Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Norway reprioritises defence plan for ASW frigates and helicopters, delays army/SF helicopters and rules out C-130J expansion

By FlightGlobal: Norway has revised its most recent defence spending plan, prioritising the acquisition of new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates and accompanying helicopters, while postponing the purchase of new helicopters for its army and special forces and ruling out an increase to its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J transports.

2026-03-27T08:15:27.666174-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US diverts Swiss F-35 funds to cover frozen Patriot payments

By AeroTime: Washington has redirected over 100 million Swiss francs in F-35 payments to the Patriot program, circumventing a freeze over delays imposed by Bern in 2025.

2026-03-27T02:38:12.188468-07:00
Middle East   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

A third of U.S. B-1B bomber fleet now based in the United Kingdom

By Air Data News: The United States has concentrated a significant portion of its bomber force at RAF Fairford, with around 15 B-1B Lancers now deployed to the base —.

Also: defence-industry.eu
2026-03-26T23:30:22.515635-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Tekever flies AR3 Evo UAS carrying Quadsat SpectraLoc electronic-warfare payload for Ukrainian military

By FlightGlobal: Tekever has flown its AR3 Evo uncrewed aerial system (UAS) for the first time carrying an electronic warfare payload which Danish company Quadsat has already delivered for operational use by the Ukrainian military.

2026-03-27T02:35:14.425347-07:00