UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

Boeing and Rheinmetall team to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Bundeswehr for 2029 CCA requirement

Boeing and Rheinmetall have formed a strategic partnership to offer Boeing Australia’s MQ‑28 Ghost Bat as a mature Collaborative Combat Aircraft option for the Bundeswehr’s planned CCA procurement. Announced after ministerial interest, the bid targets a 2029-ready loyal‑wingman capability.

Also: defence-blog.com, defence-industry.eu, rheinmetall.com and euro-sd.com
2026-03-31T00:45:43.158031-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Supply Chain   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Mike Stone

US Navy: Virginia‑class subs, carrier and frigates delayed years by supply‑chain and labor shortages

By Reuters: Virginia-class submarines, an aircraft carrier and frigates being built for the U.S. Navy are now years behind schedule because of skilled labor shortages, design issues, and supply chain challenges stemming from the pandemic, the Navy said on Tuesday.

2026-03-30T21:12:38.663435-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Navy issues RFP for Undergraduate Jet Training System to replace T‑45 Goshawk

By FlightGlobal: The US Navy has officially launched a competition to select its next fighter trainer after years of delays. A request for proposal (RFP) for the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) was posted to the US government contract solicitation website on 26 March, formally launching the process to replace the Boeing T-45 Goshawk.

Also: Air Data News and The Aviationist
2026-03-30T18:35:56.241078-07:00
Helicopter   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & 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 Telegraph, The Independent, Variety, NBC News, Business Insider, The Guardian, USA Today and 8 more
2026-03-30T12:27:21.223609-07:00
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, DVIDS / U.S. DoD, aerospaceglobalnews.com and Stars and Stripes
2026-03-30T09:25:39.794613-07:00
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 move would expand options to include deployment of forces inside Iranian territory.

Also: AirForceTimes and Economic Times
2026-03-30T12:10:15.027889-07:00
Israel   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Israeli F-16s Spotted Carrying Cluster Munitions — Likely Aimed at Disabling Iran’s Long‑Range Missile Capability

By The War Zone: The cluster munitions likely have a very particular purpose aimed at neutering Iran's ability to launch long-range ballistic missiles.

Also: news.defcros.com
2026-03-30T11:38:31.496634-07:00