ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
A leaked 14-point memorandum of understanding indicates the U.S. is prepared to lift all sanctions on Iran, including multiple designations targeting airlines. The document would end the conflict between the countries, while leaving “contentious issues” unresolved.
Breaking Defense
• Breaking Defense Video
By Breaking Defense: Honeywell Aerospace executive Matthew Milas lays out Honeywell's view on CCAs as a key platform-agnostic supplier.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Recently formed defense tech company Lyntris has made an acquisition, buying Houston-based robotics firm Novium to further its satellite offerings.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The Royal Canadian Air Force has spent several years looking for a new trainer after retiring its BAE Systems CT-155 Hawks in 2024.
Skies Magazine
Reuters
By Reuters: Italian defence and aerospace company Leonardo and Abu Dhabi's EDGE group have detailed plans for a joint venture targeting over 4 billion euros in orders over five years, the companies said on Wednesday at a Paris event.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: Thales unveiled RapidStriker, a vehicle-mounted air defense system using low-cost 70 mm rockets against drones and helicopters, at Eurosatory 2026.
Via Satellite
• Clémence Poirier
By Via Satellite: On February 28, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, carrying out airstrikes against Iran alongside cyber and electronic operations.
Breaking Defense
• Valerie Insinna
By Breaking Defense: “We need all hands on deck, we need as many of these as we can possibly get, and Divergent is good complimentary supply for [Raytheon],” said CEO Lukas Czinger.
The Air Current
• Carter Johnston
