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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US redirects over CHF100m in Swiss F‑35 funds to cover frozen Patriot payments

The US redirected more than CHF100 million in Swiss F‑35 payments into funding for the Patriot air‑defence programme, bypassing a 2025 Swiss freeze tied to delivery delays. The reallocation covers blocked Patriot bills and deepens a fiscal dispute over bilateral procurement timelines.

2026-03-27T02:38:12.188468-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Saab keeps pushing Gripen bid in Peru as fighter decision remains unclear

By Air Data News: Saab is continuing its campaign to sell Gripen fighter jets to Peru despite signs the country has leaned toward the F-16, even as no formal decision has been.

2026-03-27T02:30:58.150691-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Tekever flies AR3 Evo UAS carrying Quadsat SpectraLoc electronic-warfare payload for Ukrainian military

By FlightGlobal: Tekever has flown its AR3 Evo uncrewed aerial system (UAS) for the first time carrying an electronic warfare payload which Danish company Quadsat has already delivered for operational use by the Ukrainian military.

2026-03-27T02:35:14.425347-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

A third of U.S. B-1B bomber fleet now based in the United Kingdom

By Air Data News: The United States has concentrated a significant portion of its bomber force at RAF Fairford, with around 15 B-1B Lancers now deployed to the base —.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag

2026-03-26T23:30:22.515635-07:00

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Aviation Week • Graham Warwick

Near Earth Autonomy to Advance Contested Maritime Logistics Capability for U.S. Marines

By Aviation Week: Near Earth Autonomy is to further develop the U.S. Marine Corps’ ability to fly uncrewed logistics missions.

Also: AINonline

2026-03-26T21:15:35.219168-07:00

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Reuters • David Lague

China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says

By Reuters: China has stationed obsolete supersonic fighters converted to attack drones at six air bases close to the Taiwan Strait, according to a new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

2026-03-26T23:10:59.801657-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

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AeroTime

IAM District 776 Begins Contract Talks with ~5,000 F‑35 Production Workers at Lockheed Fort Worth

Air Data News

IAM District 776, representing ~5,000 F‑35 workers, opens contract negotiations with Lockheed Martin

Also: IAM Union and Defense Daily

2026-03-26T13:59:47.187174-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Command begins phased move to Alabama

By SpaceNews.com: Space Command begins phased move to Alabama Space Command begins phased move to Alabama.

2026-03-26T14:29:52.464165-07:00

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