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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

The Republic of Korea Navy has inducted and deployed Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters, with an induction ceremony at the naval air command in Changwon announced by DAPA. The move is aimed at strengthening anti-submarine warfare and maritime operations amid concerns over an increasing North Korean submarine threat.

Also: Yonhap News Agency

2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Russian Air Force An-26 transport crashes in Crimea, 29 killed

By FlightGlobal: An Antonov An-26 tactical transport of the Russian air force has crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 aboard. The crash occurred during a “routine flight” in the early evening of 31 March, according to Russian news agency Tass, citing the country’s defence ministry.

Air Data News

Russian An-26 military transport crashes in Crimea, killing 29

newsable.asianetnews.com

29 Killed In Russian Military Plane Crash In Crimea, Fault Suspected

Also: AeroTime and tass.com

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

The War Zone • Brett Tingley

Can The U.S. Military Make An Airplane Invisible To The Naked Eye?

By The War Zone: The development of visual stealth began in WWII and continues today. So, just how close has the military has come to realizing an invisible plane?.

2026-03-31T23:12:31.797240-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Reuters

Pentagon to deploy thousands of additional troops to Middle East

By Reuters: The United States is sending nearly 3,000 additional troops to the Middle East from the 82nd Airborne Division as a precaution amid rising threats to American forces in the region, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Also: Apple News

2026-03-31T21:12:35.306587-07:00

North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

F-35 Crashes in Nevada Test and Training Range; Pilot Ejects

By The War Zone: The aircraft went down in the range complex north of Las Vegas earlier today, with the pilot safely ejecting.

Air & Space Forces Mag

F-35 Crashes During Training Out of Nellis AFB in Nevada

f-16.net

Air Force pilot safely ejects in F-35A crash in Nevada

Also: Stars and Stripes, India Defense News, worldwarwings.com, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com

2026-03-31T14:19:15.393614-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

USS Gerald R. Ford Withdrawn from Middle East After Onboard Fire, Exposing Broader Readiness Problems

By Bloomberg: The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrived at a port in Crete on Monday after it had to leave the Middle East — and the war against Iran — when a fire broke out in its laundry area.

2026-03-31T13:12:30.332570-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Two U.S. 'Compass Call' EA-37B G550s Land at RAF Mildenhall — Possible First Operational Deployment

By AINonline: Two U.S. ‘Compass Call’ aircraft make first landing at UK’s RAF Mildenhall.

Also: The Aviationist

2026-03-31T11:26:30.047643-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada set to join GCAP fighter program as observer

By Air Data News: Canada is expected to join the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, a move that will grant Ottawa access to one of the most advanced.

2026-03-31T10:31:33.785205-07:00

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South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

Russian Air Force An-26 transport crashes in Crimea, 29 killed

Russian An-26 military transport crashes in Crimea, killing 29

29 Killed In Russian Military Plane Crash In Crimea, Fault Suspected

Can The U.S. Military Make An Airplane Invisible To The Naked Eye?

Pentagon to deploy thousands of additional troops to Middle East

F-35 Crashes in Nevada Test and Training Range; Pilot Ejects

F-35 Crashes During Training Out of Nellis AFB in Nevada

Air Force pilot safely ejects in F-35A crash in Nevada

USS Gerald R. Ford Withdrawn from Middle East After Onboard Fire, Exposing Broader Readiness Problems

Two U.S. 'Compass Call' EA-37B G550s Land at RAF Mildenhall — Possible First Operational Deployment

Canada set to join GCAP fighter program as observer

Can The U.S. Military Make An Airplane Invisible To The Naked Eye?

MH-60R enters South Korean service