Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

U.S. Navy issues final RFP for Undergraduate Jet Training System to replace T‑45 Goshawk

The U.S. Navy has released the final Request for Proposals for the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS), formally launching a competition to replace the aging, maintenance‑challenged T‑45 Goshawk. The milestone comes six years after initial industry outreach and follows years of delays and readiness concerns.

Also: The Aviationist
2026-03-30T18:35:56.241078-07:00
Helicopter   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Washington Post • Alex Horton, Andrew Ba Tran

Army probes helicopters flying near Kid Rock’s home during 'No Kings' rallies

By Washington Post: An Army official said “appropriate action” will be taken if the probe reveals violations of safety standards or other regulations.

Also: CNBC, Task & Purpose, The Independent, Business Insider, The Guardian, NBC News, USA Today and 5 more
2026-03-30T12:27:21.223609-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart

Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies

By Reuters: The paratroopers, based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, add to the thousands of additional sailors, Marines and Special Operations forces sent to the region.

Also: AirForceTimes and Economic Times
2026-03-30T12:10:15.027889-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
af.mil

U.S. F‑35A Lightning IIs Deploy to Misawa Air Base to Bolster Japan Defense

By af.mil: The arrival supports the Department of the Air Force’s modernization efforts and demonstrates the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of Japan and sustaining peace through strength in.

Also: Air Data News, Air & Space Forces Mag, aerospaceglobalnews.com and Stars and Stripes
2026-03-30T09:25:39.794613-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus’ uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor successfully autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile

By Airbus: Successful first demo flight: Airbus’ uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile.

Also: aviationnews.eu, DefenseNews.com, FlightGlobal, Air Data News, Aviation Week, Aviation24, ala.aero, militarnyi.com, news.defcros.com, aeroxplorer.com, edrmagazine.eu, suasnews.com and 9 more
2026-03-30T03:20:51.648413-07:00
ATC   Europe   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
al-monitor.com

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, El Pais says

By al-monitor.com: MADRID, March 30 (Reuters) - Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Monday, citing military sources.The closure of its airspace, which forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, does not include emergency situations, El Pais added.

Also: Reuters, AeroTime, Aviacionline, The Aviationist, BBC, The Guardian, news.ssbcrack.com, airlive.net, militarnyi.com, defensemirror.com, globalnews.ca, euroweeklynews.com and 8 more
2026-03-30T02:15:57.435576-07:00
Satellite   Middle East   Accident   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
defence-industry.eu

Zelenskyy says Russia shared satellite intelligence with Iran ahead of attack on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia

By defence-industry.eu: Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had taken satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia in the days before an Iranian attack that wounded American personnel.

2026-03-29T15:58:11.004040-07:00