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Reuters

Dassault sets two‑to‑three‑week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS as governments push for end‑April fix

Dassault Aviation's CEO has given two‑to‑three weeks to reach an agreement to salvage the Franco‑German‑Spanish Future Combat Air System as industry disagreement deepens. Paris, Berlin and Madrid are pressing for an end‑April resolution to keep the sixth‑generation fighter programme on track.

Also: Air Data News and Shephard Media
2026-04-01T01:45:22.332370-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters

Arcline withdraws bid for Senior Plc — aerospace and defence supplier draws fresh interest from rival suitors

By Reuters: The field of suitors for British aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc narrowed after private equity firm Arcline Investment Management dropped out of buyout talks on Wednesday, though negotiations with other bidders remained ongoing.

2026-04-01T02:45:25.380321-07:00
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.

Also: AeroTime, The Independent, tass.com, newsable.asianetnews.com, The Independent and The Independent
2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00
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
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.

Also: Stars and Stripes, aerospaceglobalnews.com, India Defense News, worldwarwings.com, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-03-31T14:19:15.393614-07:00