The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) says covert drone attacks last year struck at least 15 Russian aircraft parked on airfields, releasing video purportedly showing multiple impacts. The assertion, if verified, signals growing effectiveness of Ukrainian long-range and stand-off UAS operations against high-value aviation assets.
DefenseNews.com
• Michael Peck
By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors who can train foreign pilots receiving American military aid, according to an Air Force solicitation.
Breaking Defense
By Breaking Defense: Already a key member of the US industrial base, Embraer will build the KC-390 in America if procured.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Alabama National Guard general to manage Space Command headquarters transition Alabama National Guard general to manage Space Command headquarters transition.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
By The War Zone: RQ-170s have been flying for decades, but official confirmation of any details about their activities is very rare.
DefenseNews.com
• Cristina Stassis
By DefenseNews.com: The exercise comes as the 101st Airborne Division prepares to soon train on its own tiltrotor aircraft, the Bell MV-75.
DefenseNews.com
• Zita Fletcher
By DefenseNews.com: The 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.
AINonline
• Jessica Reed
By AINonline: Bell delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
