eVTOL UAV Development & Drone Programs Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Aviation Week • Graham Warwick

VerdeGo delivers first turbine-hybrid VH-4T powerplants for electrified aircraft and long-endurance UAS

VerdeGo Aero has started shipping its VH-4T-RD hybrid-electric powerplant to customers, marking the first deliveries of its turbine-hybrid architecture. The company positions VH-4T as a higher-power, long-range propulsion option for electrified aircraft and uncrewed systems requiring extended endurance.

Vertical Mag • VerdeGo Aero Press Release

VerdeGo Aero ships first VH-4T hybrid powerplant to customer

2026-04-21T13:52:14.580574-07:00

MRO L3Harris North America Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Lockheed Martin partners with L3Harris-MAS on F-35 sustainment depot in Quebec

By FlightGlobal: Canada has committed to fielding at least 16 of the stealth fighters but has hesitated on the balance of its planned order for 88 jets.

marketforecast.com

MAS and LM Announce F-35 Sustainment Partnership in Quebec

airforce-technology.com

MAS and Lockheed Martin set framework for Canadian F-35 depot

2026-04-22T09:07:12.218706-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Draken steps up ‘Red Force’ adversary training provision, as demand for electronic warfare expertise soars

By FlightGlobal: Draken is advancing its ‘Red Force’ adversary training model, with additional aircraft brought into use and plans in place to build a new Electronic Warfare (EW) Academy in the UK.

2026-04-22T09:07:12.935099-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Mark Pomerleau

Northrop slated to deliver surface EW system to carriers in 2028

By Breaking Defense: Northrop Grumman's Montá Harrell told Breaking Defense the company has a SEWIP configuration for destroyers and one for aricraft carriers.

2026-04-22T07:34:28.190777-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Payload • Austin Corona

Tracking Sats From the Sea

By Payload: Satellites protect Navy ships by giving them domain awareness. Some officers think the Navy can return the favor.

2026-04-22T05:24:55.181906-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Rheinmetall wins Bundeswehr FV-014 loitering munition order

By AeroTime: Rheinmetall signed a multibillion-euro framework contract with the Bundeswehr for its FV-014 loitering munition, with a €300m first call-off.

2026-04-22T04:50:20.527994-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Gerard O'Dwyer

Danish audit agency questions data for F-35 purchase

By DefenseNews.com: Denmark’s national audit agency has raised a series of questions regarding the government’s basis for deciding to select the F-35A Lightning II as the Royal Danish Air Force’s next-generation fighter.

2026-04-22T04:35:28.966715-07:00

Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

During visit to Middle East, U.S. Air Force officials talk up light attack aircraft

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force hasn’t determined whether it will continue its experiments with light attack aircraft, but that didn’t stop the service’s number-two general from touting the potential benefits in a speech to Middle Eastern and other international air chiefs.

2026-04-22T04:35:30.529489-07:00