ch-aviation

Israel says it destroyed A340 linked to Iran’s supreme leader

Israel says it destroyed an Airbus A340 that it links to Iran’s supreme leader; the aircraft has been associated with Meraj Air, industry data provider ch-aviation reports. Details on where and how the strike occurred, operator confirmation and independent verification are still limited.

2026-03-18T04:14:57.889721-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

MHI and Shield AI demonstrate rapid Hivemind integration in Japanese autonomous drone trials

By FlightGlobal: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Shield AI have completed autonomous flight tests in Japan following rapid integration of Hivemind autonomy software into MHI's prototype drone, demonstrating coordinated manoeuvres and learning capabilities in under two months.

2026-03-18T05:18:42.249100-07:00
SpaceWatch GlobalTorsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: The Maple Leaf in Orbit: Canada’s c$6.6B Arctic Power Play

By SpaceWatch Global: From my desk in Berlin, looking across the Atlantic at Canada’s newly unveiled Defence Industrial Strategy, I see more than just another PDF.

2026-03-18T02:41:08.985164-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Bell completes SPINE upgrades on first USMC H-1 helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Bell has completed structural and power upgrades on an AH-1Z and UH-1Y under the US Marine Corps' (USMC's) SPINE programme, with both helicopters now undergoing flight tests at NAS Patuxent River to validate modifications designed to enhance lethality and survivability.

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2026-03-17T22:39:06.474822-07:00
spaceforce.mil

Space Force appoints second tranche of Portfolio Acquisition Executives to accelerate mission delivery

By spaceforce.mil: The Space Force has designated its second tranche of mission areas that will be assigned Portfolio Acquisition Executives, the portfolios are designed to prioritize the speed of delivery of.

2026-03-17T09:40:49.655859-07:00
Associated Press

1 dead and another wounded in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico

By Associated Press: Military officials say a shooting at a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico has left one person dead and another wounded.

2026-03-17T18:49:03.136674-07:00