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Reuters

Pentagon advances Army helicopter training and SM-3 production amid Golden Dome push

The U.S. Army selected M1 Support Services for its Flight School Next program, centered on Robinson R66 helicopters replacing the UH-72 Lakota, while the Pentagon signed seven-year agreements with Boeing and RTX to expand production of SM-3 Block IIA and IB components as missile defense priorities shift.

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2026-08-14T05:35:29.187229-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has completed the deployment of two space-surveillance sensors aboard Japanese navigation satellites, expanding its ability to monitor objects in geosynchronous orbit through a bilateral program that uses allied spacecraft and launch systems to field U.S.

2026-08-14T15:35:33.033955-07:00
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rotorhub.com • Gideon Ewers

Robinson R66 Selected as Next U.S. Army Helicopter Trainer Under FSN Contract

By rotorhub.com: The race is run and future generations of US Army Aviators will cut their teeth in an R66.

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2026-08-14T07:22:25.943086-07:00
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Vertical Mag • HAL Press Release

HAL strengthens partnership for Prachand light combat helicopter production

By Vertical Mag: Explore the Prachand light combat helicopter and learn about HAL's partnership with Adani Defence and BEML in its production.

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2026-08-14T05:36:02.931274-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • Katie Livingstone

Patriot makers hedge on Ukraine production deal as officials question cause of hold-up

By DefenseNews.com: Though Trump promised Kyiv a license to build Patriot missile interceptors last month, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have put the brakes on production.

Also: Military Times
2026-08-14T10:45:38.300400-07:00