DefenseNews.com
• Michael Peck
The U.S. Air Force has issued a solicitation seeking contractors to provide flight training to foreign pilots who are recipients of U.S. military aid. The move invites civilian and defense firms to bid for programs that build partner aircrew capacity and sustainment through U.S.‑funded training.
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.
DefenseNews.com
• Michael Peck
By DefenseNews.com: The service is looking at buying up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
