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UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
The Aviationist • Parth Satam

U.S. Army Retires RC-12X/MC-12S/EO-5C ISR Turbrops, Transitions to Jet-Powered High Accuracy Detection Platform

By The Aviationist: The legacy ISR fleet of RC-12X Guardrail, MC-12S EMARSS and the EO-5C ARL-M turboprops will be replaced by the jet-powered High Accuracy Detection and.

2025-12-13T08:08:29.244280-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
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AirForceTimes • Hope Hodge Seck

US Navy review warns V-22 Osprey at risk of further ‘catastrophic’ mishaps, calls for immediate action

By AirForceTimes: Following major mishaps, the military’s first tiltrotor aircraft program must take “immediate and decisive action” to avoid more loss, a review found.

Also: Defense Daily and 3 more
2025-12-12T11:22:36.423310-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
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Reuters • Dave Graham

Switzerland trims F‑35A purchase to meet original budget as costs rise

By Reuters: Switzerland said on Friday it would reduce the number of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it is buying from the United States so it can stick to the original budget plan after the cost of the order rose.

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Week, The War Zone, CNA and 3 more
2025-12-12T05:58:43.903106-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF flight school receives first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk as T-38C phase-out begins

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force's Air Force's Air Education and Training Command has received its first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, marking a significant milestone in the service's efforts to modernise pilot training and replace its ageing fleet of Northrop T-38C Talon aircraft.

Also: Business Insider and news.ssbcrack.com
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