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Boeing wins follow‑on order for four MH‑139A Grey Wolf helicopters

Boeing will build four additional MH‑139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide sustainment for the U.S. Air Force under a follow‑on production contract announced Jan. 29, 2025. It is Boeing’s second MH‑139 award in five months, following a September deal for eight aircraft valued at $173 million.

2026-01-29T06:51:13.299593-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

SBU Says Drone Strikes Hit at Least 15 Russian Aircraft on Airfields; Video Shows Multiple Impacts

By The War Zone: The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year. The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year.

2026-01-29T16:11:55.890877-08:00
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeks contractors to train foreign pilots under U.S. military aid programs

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.

2026-01-29T14:21:35.986961-08:00
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DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

101st Airborne trains aboard Marine V-22 Ospreys ahead of Bell MV-75 transition

By DefenseNews.com: The exercise comes as the 101st Airborne Division prepares to soon train on its own tiltrotor aircraft, the Bell MV-75.

Also: Military Times and marinecorpstimes.com
2026-01-29T12:11:42.218648-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

319th Reconnaissance Wing to lead Air Force 'battle lab' for counter-small-drone base protection

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.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-29T12:06:32.794302-08:00