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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation

Switzerland is preparing for Patriot-related cost overruns of more than 50%, with the total bill potentially doubling to CHF 4 billion as the government in Bern considers cancellation. The decision highlights how affordability pressures and rising program costs are reshaping Swiss air-defense planning.

2026-05-14T01:11:46.388641-07:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

GMR Aero Technic to conduct P-8I heavy checks in Hyderabad

By FlightGlobal: Contract with Boeing means a key MRO project will be undertaken locally. Maintenance, repair and overhaul company GMR Aero Technic (GAT) will perform routine heavy checks on the Indian navy’s fleet of Boeing P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft.

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com
2026-05-14T02:11:44.032868-07:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Israel funds conformal fuel tank modification for F-35I Adir stealth fighters

By FlightGlobal: Range performance of "Adir" stealth fighters will be increased via airframe change. Israel is funding a unique modification for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35I “Adir” fighters, with the stealthy jets to be equipped with range-extending conformal fuel tanks (CFTs).

Also: defence-blog.com and indiastrategic.in
2026-05-14T02:37:13.070339-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Air Force Orders One-Way Attack Drones From Aevex

By Aviation Week: The U.S. Air Force has ordered a batch of one-way attack drones and support services from Aevex, according to the U.S. company which has supplied thousands of similar systems to Ukraine.

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Week and UASweekly
2026-05-13T11:36:11.175536-07:00