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Reuters

US signs seven‑year Boeing framework to triple PAC‑3 MSE seeker production; Lockheed signs concurrent agreement

The U.S. Defense Department has signed a seven‑year framework with Boeing to triple production of seekers for the Patriot PAC‑3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), alongside a concurrent agreement with Lockheed Martin. The move aligns with Lockheed’s push to surge PAC‑3 MSE all‑up‑round output to meet elevated missile‑defense demand.

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2026-04-01T04:51:59.110748-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK accepts final Tranche 1 F-35B Lightnings, completing initial 48-aircraft buy as future procurement plans remain undecided

By FlightGlobal: The UK has taken delivery of its last of 48 on-order Lockheed Martin F-35Bs, as firm details around its future purchase plans remain to be outlined. On 27 March, the UK’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) procurement body announced that the “final Tranche 1 F-35B Lightning has been accepted, completing the UK’s first batch of….

Also: Air Data News and Aviation A2Z
2026-04-01T04:01:25.324818-07:00
North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
Canada.ca

Transport Canada aircraft services personnel join Canadian Coast Guard Defence Team

By Canada.ca: Today, the Canadian Coast Guard welcomed personnel from Transport Canada’s aircraft services to the Defence Team. The program provides federal aviation services to various government departments, including managing and maintaining a civilian fleet of aircraft that support operational flights, environmental response, natural disaster response, and remote community outreach.

2026-04-01T08:06:19.820994-07:00
Dassault Aviation   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Reuters

Dassault CEO sets two‑to‑three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter program

By Reuters: The head of Dassault Aviation said he was giving his company between two-to-three weeks to see if a deal could be reached over salvaging the crisis-hit FCAS fighter jet project between France, Germany and Spain.

Also: lemonde.fr and spacewar.com
2026-04-01T01:45:22.332370-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Washington Post • Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe, Tara Copp

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves helicopter crews after Kid Rock flyby

By Washington Post: “No punishment. No investigation,” the Pentagon chief wrote on social media hours after military officials announced they had grounded the pilots involved.

Also: Aviation A2Z, armedforces.press and globalnews.ca
2026-04-01T02:58:25.323360-07:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

MH-60R enters South Korean service

By FlightGlobal: The South Korean navy has inducted the Sikorsky MH-60R naval warfare helicopter as it eyes an increasing submarine threat from Pyongyang. The induction ceremony for the type took place at the naval air command unit in Changwon, South Korea, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).

Also: Yonhap News Agency
2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00