AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
The Republic of Singapore Air Force deployed an A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to evacuate 218 Singaporeans from Riyadh amid ongoing Middle East hostilities and widespread airspace closures. The operation underscores reliance on military airlift when commercial services are suspended.
The War Zone
• Tyler Rogoway
By The War Zone: The B-21 is said to be making quick progress in testing as the USAF accelerates production ahead of its 2027 entry into service.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
By FlightGlobal: Pratt & Whitney has secured a follow-on contract to supply TJ150 turbojets for Leidos's AGM-190A air-launched cruise missile, designed for deployment from AC-130J gunships.
CNBC
• Samantha Subin
By CNBC: Anduril, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is positioning itself to be a key player in President Trump's "Golden Dome" project.
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
By The War Zone: Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets. Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets.
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Fatal incident in Japan underscores hazard of helicopter rotor wash A tragedy at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the risks posed by helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard that is starting to receive more attention.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
By AINonline: Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024.
Reuters
By Reuters: Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Leeham News
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
