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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Robinson R66 program (launched 2023) offers alternative rotary‑wing training pathway for U.S. Navy pilots

Aviation Week reports: The program—first launched in 2023—provides an alternative route to the traditional rotary-wing training system.

2025-10-30T09:23:07.943046-07:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, 9:01 AM PDT

2025-10-31T09:01:53.165078-07:00 2025-10-31T09:01:53.165078-07:00 (2025-10-31T09:01:53.165078-07:00)

UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Pentagon DOGE unit proposes acquisition of 30,000 small, low-cost drones for large-scale unmanned operations

By AeroTime: The Pentagon’s DOGE unit is leading a plan to acquire 30,000 small, low-cost drones as the U.S. military shifts toward rapid, large-scale unmanned systems.

2025-10-30T19:10:05.976714-07:00
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

US Senate Confirms General Wilsbach as Chief of Staff of the Air Force After General Allvin’s Surprise Retirement

By Breaking Defense: The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.

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2025-10-30T13:34:25.687723-07:00