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Washington Post • Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe, Tara Copp

Army report finds systemic failures behind 2025 Washington midair collision that killed 67

A U.S. Army investigation says systemic breakdowns contributed to the collision between an Army Black Hawk and an American Airlines regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The report cites two failed radio transmissions that left the helicopter crew without critical air traffic control information, as well as poor visibility.

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2026-10-08T08:04:50.084913-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
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Navy Times • Daniel Terrill

Pentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition

By Navy Times: The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.

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2026-10-08T07:15:38.407925-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

X-Bat Funding Rises To $400 Million After Latest U.S. Navy Award

By Aviation Week: Shield AI has received an additional $150 million investment from the U.S. Navy to support the X-Bat program, raising overall financing to $400 million.

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2026-10-08T08:06:37.386236-07:00