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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

The Republic of Korea Navy has inducted and deployed Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters, with an induction ceremony at the naval air command in Changwon announced by DAPA. The move is aimed at strengthening anti-submarine warfare and maritime operations amid concerns over an increasing North Korean submarine threat.

Also: Yonhap News Agency

2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Russian Air Force An-26 transport crashes in Crimea, 29 killed

By FlightGlobal: An Antonov An-26 tactical transport of the Russian air force has crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 aboard. The crash occurred during a “routine flight” in the early evening of 31 March, according to Russian news agency Tass, citing the country’s defence ministry.

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Reuters

Pentagon to deploy thousands of additional troops to Middle East

By Reuters: The United States is sending nearly 3,000 additional troops to the Middle East from the 82nd Airborne Division as a precaution amid rising threats to American forces in the region, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Also: Apple News

2026-03-31T21:12:35.306587-07:00

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The War Zone • Brett Tingley

Can The U.S. Military Make An Airplane Invisible To The Naked Eye?

By The War Zone: The development of visual stealth began in WWII and continues today. So, just how close has the military has come to realizing an invisible plane?.

2026-03-31T23:12:31.797240-07:00

North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

F-35 Crashes in Nevada Test and Training Range; Pilot Ejects

By The War Zone: The aircraft went down in the range complex north of Las Vegas earlier today, with the pilot safely ejecting.

Air & Space Forces Mag

F-35 Crashes During Training Out of Nellis AFB in Nevada

Stars and Stripes

F-35A crashes near Nellis AFB in Nevada; pilot ejects safely — no civilian injuries reported

Also: India Defense News, worldwarwings.com, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com

2026-03-31T14:19:15.393614-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

USS Gerald R. Ford Withdrawn from Middle East After Onboard Fire, Exposing Broader Readiness Problems

By Bloomberg: The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrived at a port in Crete on Monday after it had to leave the Middle East — and the war against Iran — when a fire broke out in its laundry area.

2026-03-31T13:12:30.332570-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Two U.S. 'Compass Call' EA-37B G550s Land at RAF Mildenhall — Possible First Operational Deployment

By AINonline: Two U.S. ‘Compass Call’ aircraft make first landing at UK’s RAF Mildenhall.

Also: The Aviationist

2026-03-31T11:26:30.047643-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada set to join GCAP fighter program as observer

By Air Data News: Canada is expected to join the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, a move that will grant Ottawa access to one of the most advanced.

2026-03-31T10:31:33.785205-07:00

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South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

Russian Air Force An-26 transport crashes in Crimea, 29 killed

Pentagon to deploy thousands of additional troops to Middle East

Can The U.S. Military Make An Airplane Invisible To The Naked Eye?

F-35 Crashes in Nevada Test and Training Range; Pilot Ejects

F-35 Crashes During Training Out of Nellis AFB in Nevada

F-35A crashes near Nellis AFB in Nevada; pilot ejects safely — no civilian injuries reported

USS Gerald R. Ford Withdrawn from Middle East After Onboard Fire, Exposing Broader Readiness Problems

Two U.S. 'Compass Call' EA-37B G550s Land at RAF Mildenhall — Possible First Operational Deployment

Canada set to join GCAP fighter program as observer

Can The U.S. Military Make An Airplane Invisible To The Naked Eye?

MH-60R enters South Korean service