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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Blue Angels cancel first two 2026 California shows as Navy tightens force protection amid Iran tensions

The U.S. Navy canceled the first two Blue Angels air shows of 2026 — NAF El Centro and NAS Lemoore — after California military installations implemented enhanced security and evolving force-protection requirements tied to U.S. military action in Iran. The moves came roughly a week before the season opened.

2026-03-05T12:13:38.210198-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

Rolls‑Royce F130 Clears Altitude and Operability Tests for B‑52 CERP

By Aviation Today: Rolls-Royce said on Feb. 24 that it has completed altitude and operability testing for the company’s F130 engine as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) […].

2026-03-05T12:52:26.505988-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus   Embraer  
aerospaceglobalnews.com • Joanna Bailey

India launches $11bn contest for 60 Indian Air Force transport aircraft

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: India advances a $11bn programme for 60 medium transport aircraft to replace An-32s, with Embraer, Lockheed Martin and Airbus competing.

2026-03-05T04:42:18.948547-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Army pilots train on Osprey ahead of first MV-75 delivery

By FlightGlobal: Six US Army test pilots have completed a three-month familiarisation course on the Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey with the US Marine Corps, gaining critical tiltrotor experience ahead of the service receiving its first MV-75 prototype as soon as end-2025.

2026-03-05T14:01:29.917616-08:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK to dispatch extra Typhoons to Qatar as Iran conflict rages

By FlightGlobal: Another four of the UK Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Eurofighter Typhoons are to be flown to the Middle East, as the US and Israeli air campaign against Iran continues to impact security across the wider region.

2026-03-05T09:02:35.346012-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Boeing subsidiary Aurora completes fuselage for X-65 active‑flow‑control demonstrator

By FlightGlobal: Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences has completed fuselage fabrication for the X-65, an experimental aircraft that replaces conventional control surfaces with embedded air-jet effectors using active flow control technology, with first flight planned for 2027.

2026-03-05T11:16:08.474865-08:00