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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia targets 2026 maiden flight for Su‑75 'Checkmate' after years of delays

Russia now aims for the Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' light stealth fighter to make its maiden flight in 2026, the latest schedule revision after multiple years of delay. The update signals the programme is moving back toward flight testing after repeated slippages.

2026-01-17T14:15:32.934642-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Army Hypersonic Weapon Program Misses Fielding Deadline, Signaling Continued Schedule Slippage

By Bloomberg: The Army has once again missed its own deadline for fielding the first US hypersonic weapon, in a sign that one of the Pentagon’s top priorities is still behind schedule.

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2026-01-17T07:57:27.128869-08:00
Museums   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
oregonlive.com • Samantha Swindler

A storm tore open the roof of this massive former US Navy Oregon landmark. The Port of Tillamook Bay has offered to sell the historic blimp hangar for just $1 to anyone willing to preserve it, but repair estimates range up to $50 million

By oregonlive.com: The Port of Tillamook Bay has offered to sell the historic blimp hangar for just $1 to anyone willing to preserve it, but repair estimates range up to $50 million.

2026-01-16T23:19:18.228972-08:00
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Reuters

Royal Navy’s first full-size autonomous ASW helicopter completes maiden flight

By Reuters: Britain’s Royal Navy said on Friday its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, designed to track submarines and carry out other high-risk missions amid rising North Atlantic tensions, had completed its maiden flight.

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2026-01-16T04:11:05.120839-08:00