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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Extra Mirage 2000-5 fighters to boost Ukrainian air force’s defences

Ukraine expects delivery of additional Dassault Mirage 2000‑5 fighters from France after the first donated examples arrived early last year. The reinforcements will expand Kyiv’s multirole combat aviation capacity and provide greater air‑defence flexibility amid ongoing missile and drone threats on the frontline.

2026-03-06T04:20:22.452476-08:00
Event   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Two Blue Angels shows in California canceled as Navy raises force‑protection amid Iran tensions

By AeroTime: Two California naval air stations canceled their upcoming Blue Angels shows, citing increased security measures and evolving force protection requirements tied to US military action in Iran.

2026-03-05T12:13:38.210198-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

Rolls‑Royce F130 Clears Altitude and Operability Tests for B‑52 CERP

By Aviation Today: Rolls-Royce said on Feb. 24 that it has completed altitude and operability testing for the company’s F130 engine as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) […].

2026-03-05T12:52:26.505988-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus   Embraer  
aerospaceglobalnews.com • Joanna Bailey

India launches $11bn contest for 60 Indian Air Force transport aircraft

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: India advances a $11bn programme for 60 medium transport aircraft to replace An-32s, with Embraer, Lockheed Martin and Airbus competing.

2026-03-05T04:42:18.948547-08:00