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DefenseNews.com • Dusan Stojanovic

Putin to approve weapons delivery to Balkans, says Serbian defence minister

Serbia's defence minister said President Putin will approve Russian weapons deliveries to the Balkans as Belgrade seeks to buy a Russian air‑defence system and open a repair centre for Mil helicopters in Serbia — moves that deepen military‑technical ties with Moscow.

2026-03-23T06:05:46.498383-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Jon Gambrell, Josh Lederman

Trump administration to allow Bahrain F-16 deal

By DefenseNews.com: The decision is the latest signal that the Trump administration is prioritizing support for Sunni-led countries seen as critical to opposing Iran's influence in the Middle East over human rights issues that Obama had elevated.

2026-03-23T06:05:47.366247-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Rachael Kalinyak

Defense Acquisition Board to decide on CH-53K 'King Stallion' LRIP for initial 24 helicopters on March 30

By DefenseNews.com: On March 30, the Defense Acquisition Board will review whether the low-rate production for the initial 24 King Stallion helicopters will be approved.

2026-03-23T06:05:47.384219-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Aaron Mehta, Valerie Insinna

F-35 program chief Bogdan to retire; deputy director Mat Winter named successor

By DefenseNews.com: Navy Rear. Adm. Mat Winter joined the F-35 office in 2016, after serving as the chief of Naval Research.

2026-03-23T06:05:47.705753-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

Air Force officials say F-15 retirement unlikely until late 2020s amid rising threat environment

By DefenseNews.com: The F-15's age and growing threat environment could influence its retirement date.

2026-03-23T06:05:46.646488-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Vivek Raghuvanshi

India and Russia advance plan to produce Ka‑226T helicopters in India; production awaits Putin approval

By DefenseNews.com: The joint production of the helicopters in India now awaits formal approval by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which will lead to the new production entity Indo-Russian Helicopters Private Limited.

2026-03-23T06:05:46.745425-07:00

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Bloomberg • Tony Capaccio

Pentagon Testing Office: F-35 Software Upgrades Stagnated — No New Combat Capability Delivered Last Year as Jets Fly Missions over Iran

By Bloomberg: Attempts to provide upgraded software for F-35 jets have “stagnated” and no new combat capability was delivered last year, according to the annual report by the Pentagon’s testing office, even as the fighter jets fly missions over Iran.

Also: Aviation A2Z

2026-03-22T07:12:35.010222-07:00

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Reuters

Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year

By Reuters: Taiwan has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the U.S.

aviationnews.eu

U.S. F-16V Production Hits Full Capacity; Delayed Jets to Taiwan Begin Deliveries

Also: CNA

2026-03-21T18:39:16.128149-07:00

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