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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US concentrates B-1 force at RAF Fairford — 21 bombers staged for Iran operations

Three additional B‑1 Lancers arrived at RAF Fairford, bringing the deployed bomber contingent to 21 aircraft. The concentration — reported as roughly one‑third of the U.S. B‑1 force — positions a large portion of the fleet at the U.K. base to support potential operations against Iran.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag
2026-03-26T23:30:22.515635-07:00
North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press

Explosive device left outside MacDill AFB gate; siblings charged as one suspect flees to China

By Associated Press: A brother and sister have been charged after an explosive device was found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. U.S.

Also: Stars and Stripes, The Independent, Military.com and 3 more
2026-03-26T10:20:17.049557-07:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

F-35 Program Workers Start Negotiations With Lockheed Martin

By Flying Magazine: The labor union representing Lockheed Martin workers who build the F-35 stealth strike fighter started new contract talks with the company on Thursday.

Also: IAM Union and Defense Daily
2026-03-26T13:59:47.187174-07:00
Europe   North America   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

NATO defence spending tops $1.4T as all military-capable members meet 2% GDP target; non‑US contributions surge 20%

By FlightGlobal: All military-equipped NATO nations met the alliance’s baseline spending target of 2% of national gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time last year, the alliance’s newly published review states.

2026-03-26T11:45:40.652764-07:00
Accident   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Near-Miss With Iranian SAM Underscores MANPADS Risk to 'Epic Fury' Operations

By The War Zone: Even in lower-threat coastal areas, MANPADS are a real risk to lower-flying aircraft, and true air supremacy across Iran still isn't a reality. The Pentagon denies the U.S.

Also: worldwarwings.com and worldwarwings.com
2026-03-26T10:58:12.993117-07:00