AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
An Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk crashed in Gush Etzion after detaching from a CH-53 recovery lift following an earlier emergency landing, the IDF said. The incident — attributed to a harness failure during the airlift — resulted in no reported injuries.
Airbus
By Airbus: The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 UAS.
Reuters
By Reuters: Britain’s Royal Navy said on Friday its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, designed to track submarines and carry out other high-risk missions amid rising North Atlantic tensions, had completed its maiden flight.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Hungary has revealed the first of four additional Gripen C fighters that will be delivered to the Hungarian Air Force, after the country’s embassy in.
Vertical Mag
• Mark Huber
By Vertical Mag: Late last year, senior Army officials announced intent to purchase up to one million drones over the next two to three years — a dramatic increase from the 50,000 it currently purchases annually.
DefenseNews.com
• Hope Hodge Seck
By DefenseNews.com: The Marine Corps wants to increase its rapid prototyping fund by nearly a factor of six in 2023.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: The Royal Danish Air Force will stage a farewell event at its Skrydstrup air base on 18 January as the service prepares to conclude operations with the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter.
DefenseNews.com
• Stephen Losey
By DefenseNews.com: The government refused to accept delivery of new F-35s for a year between 2023 and 2024, which led to jets being stockpiled at Lockheed Martin facilities.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
