Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AirForceTimes • J D Simkins

USAF KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq; CENTCOM says not due to hostile or friendly fire

A USAF KC-135 aerial-refuelling tanker crashed in Iraq; CENTCOM said the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire and that rescue operations are ongoing. Details on cause and the number or condition of crew have not been released.

Also: Simple Flying, Air & Space Forces Mag, marinecorpstimes.com, Army Times, Task & Purpose, Sky News, The Guardian, theaviationgeekclub.com, Navy Times and Aviation24
2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

US Navy Selects Anduril to Develop XL Autonomous Underwater Vessel for CAMP Program

By DefenseNews.com: Anduril was chosen for the CAMP program after wrapping the longest-ever XL-AUV demonstration.

Also: Navy Times, Military Times, insidedefense.com, c4isrnet.com, Defense Daily and insidedefense.com
2026-03-12T14:38:12.639326-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Bloomberg • Tony Capaccio

Pentagon Requests $12 Billion to Restore F-35 Readiness Through 2031

By Bloomberg: The Pentagon needs an additional $12 billion through 2031 to boost declining readiness rates of the F-35 fighter, the world’s biggest weapons program and a key part of the US arsenal in the Iran War, program officials have told congressional auditors.

Also: insidedefense.com and insidedefense.com
2026-03-12T13:12:39.385621-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Reuters • Dan Catchpole

USAF vice chief: Boeing must fix KC-46 tanker problems before further U.S. orders, Gen. Lamontagne tells Congress

By Reuters: Boeing has to fix ongoing problems with its KC-46 aerial refueling tanker before the United States orders more, U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen.

Also: Air Data News
2026-03-12T12:58:44.382101-07:00