Dassault Aviation   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Dassault to lift Rafale output to four jets per month by 2029 as exports climb

Dassault Aviation is steadily increasing Rafale production to meet rising export demand, targeting a manufacturing rate of four aircraft per month by 2029. The ramp-up responds to stronger-than-expected orders and seeks to shorten delivery lead times while expanding industrial output for export customers.

2026-03-12T01:19:50.123902-07:00
Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Vertical Mag

Fatal Incident at Kadena Air Base Highlights Hazard of Helicopter Rotor Wash

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Fatal incident in Japan underscores hazard of helicopter rotor wash A tragedy at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the risks posed by helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard that is starting to receive more attention.

2026-03-11T17:18:50.717839-07:00
AI   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy   Thales  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Thales launches SkyDefender — integrated multi-layer air and missile 'dome' defence for Europe

By Aviation Week: Thales has joined the European race to push multi-layered air and missile defense initiatives in an integrated “dome” concept, launching what it calls SkyDefender.

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2026-03-11T03:39:37.996463-07:00