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The Hill • Filip Timotija

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crash: 1 missing after emergency water landing in Arabian Sea

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. Four crew were aboard; three have been recovered and are in stable condition, while one aircrewman remains missing as search operations continue.

Also: Vertical Mag, Aviation Safety Network, Stars and Stripes, ANI News Agency, USNI News, CBS News, Task & Purpose and 5 more
2026-07-01T11:31:59.539423-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Trump Administration moves to approve F110 engine sale to Turkey for Kaan fighters

By FlightGlobal: The deal has apparently not received congressional approval, as is typical for large exports of military systems. The Trump Administration intends to approve the export of fighter engines to Turkey as part of Ankara's efforts to develop a new indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

2026-07-01T12:29:13.243332-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Ovzon Wins New Defense Deal with European NATO Nation

By Via Satellite: Government/Military Ovzon Wins New Defense Deal with European NATO Nation By Mark Holmes Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Ovzon 3 GEO satellite Ovzon has won a significant new defence with a European NATO country worth 74 million Swedish krona ($7.1 million).

2026-07-01T14:16:59.995045-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

B-2 bomber scores hit with LRASM anti-ship missile in Pacific exercise

By FlightGlobal: China's naval buildup is driving anti-ship capabilities among the USA and its allies. A Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber has conducted a successful live-fire test with the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile).

2026-07-01T10:59:22.654466-07:00
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The War Zone • Howard Altman

B-21 Raider Not Appearing In Any America 250 Flyovers, Air Force Confirms

By The War Zone: Despite speculation, America's newest bomber will be sitting out of this year's landmark Independence Day festivities. Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

2026-07-01T09:44:47.683186-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Airports   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukraine drones hit Russian Su-30 hangars at Crimea airbase

By AeroTime: Ukraine's SBU says its drones struck hangars holding Su-30 and Su-30SM fighters at the Saki airbase in occupied Crimea, reporting five hits and a fire.

Also: The Independent, nationalsecurityjournal.org and tass.com
2026-07-01T07:52:59.227434-07:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

False hijack code on Warsaw-Tel Aviv flight scrambles jets in three countries

By AeroTime: One wrong transponder code sent fighter jets from three countries after a LOT Polish Airlines flight to Tel Aviv triggered a false hijack alert.

Also: Daily Sabah
2026-07-01T01:28:53.487604-07:00
Dassault Aviation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Dassault leaves door open to new fighter partners after FCAS collapse

By Air Data News: Dassault Aviation could pursue new partnerships for a future combat aircraft following the collapse of the fighter element of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), with CEO Eric Trappier indicating that potential partners would not necessarily have to come from Europe.

2026-07-01T03:46:23.754011-07:00