Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
New videos and images circulating on Chinese social media reportedly depict an updated prototype of China’s unofficially designated J-36 next-generation combat aircraft. The material provides additional visible clues into development of the country’s largest known stealth-fighter program, per the reporting.
New York Times
• Eric Lipton, Maggie Haberman, Tyler Pager
By New York Times: A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features.
New York Times
• Julian E. Barnes, Maggie Haberman, Tyler Pager
By New York Times: The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on a different plane, raising questions about the security of the Qatari-donated jet.
Axios
• Lucinda Shen
By Axios: The defense startup was valued at $61 billion in January.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
By The War Zone: The USAF previously framed the B-21 production boost deal as simply helping accelerate fielding of the bombers next year.
Vertical Mag
• Brent Bundy
By Vertical Mag: World Group's SureStreamer Heli uses multiple cellular networks simultaneously to deliver live video from aircraft to command personnel on the ground.
SpaceNews.com
• LatConnect 60
By SpaceNews.com: Customer engagement around LC60’s forthcoming SWIRSAT constellation has shaped a new decision-intelligence capability, now opening for defence stakeholder demonstrations and workshops.
AeroTime
• Ian Molyneaux
By AeroTime: The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, has confirmed that a Romanian Air Force F-16 shot down a drone that entered the country's airspace.
