Supply Chain   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

U.S. says precision-munitions stocks can sustain Iran campaign — industry warns production shortfall

U.S. defence officials contend current stockpiles of precision munitions are sufficient to support sustained operations against Iran. Military leaders and industry executives disagree, warning production capacity lags battlefield demand and risks shortages if high‑tempo strikes persist without a durable ramp in output.

2026-03-09T20:18:38.006053-07:00
Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Vertical Mag

Fatal rotor‑wash incident at Kadena Air Base highlights helicopter downwash hazard

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.

2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00
Helicopter   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

US Army 'Flight School Next' narrows to four bidders as Robinson R66 remains a major contender

By FlightGlobal: The US Army's push to reinvent its helicopter pilot training programme is down to four bidders - three of which are proposing the Robinson Helicopter R66.

2026-03-09T15:38:52.884422-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Beta Technologies  
Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Beta Technologies accelerates Alia MV250 military cargo drone, targets first flight this year after winning FAA grants

By Reuters: Drone startup Beta Technologies is speeding up development of its Alia MV250 military cargo drone by six months, with the first flight now expected this year, Beta chief executive Kyle Clark told Reuters in an interview.

2026-03-09T15:03:23.098305-07:00