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8 April

Air

‘Fastest Unmanned Aircraft’ for American Warfighters Advances in Development

Hermeus has moved a step closer to fielding what it describes as the “fastest unmanned aircraft flying today,” raising $350 million to advance development.

6 April

Air

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs a practice demonstration for the 2026 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2026. The Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course is an annual event where military and civilian pilots train together to fly in formations, showcasing both modern and vintage military aircraft. These flights are performed at airshows across the country to honor the service and contributions of every U.S. Airmen, past and present, while educating the general public on the importance of the U.S. Air Force and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Mary Bowers)

Rojoef Manuel

Mobix to Supply Filtered Connectors for F-22 Raptor Jets

Mobix Labs has received subcontracts to deliver filtered connectors for the US F-22 Raptor program.

1 April

Air

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Pratt & Whitney to Build More F-35 Engines in $3.8B Pentagon Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded RTX segment Pratt & Whitney a $3.8-billion contract to produce F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Air

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Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Switzerland’s Pilatus, Considers PC-21 Trainers

Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine light aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.

31 March

Air

CC-330 Husky strategic tanker/transport aircraft

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L3Harris, Airbus Nab $1B Support Deals for Canada’s CC-330 Husky Fleet

L3Harris and Airbus have signed $1.07-billion in contracts to maintain the operability of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new CC-330 Husky tanker/transport aircraft.

25 March

Air

KF-21 Boramae fighter jet. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

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South Korea Rolls Out First KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet

State-run Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled the first mass production model of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft.

19 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin Seals Industrial Partnerships for Czech F-35 Program

Lockheed Martin has finalized industrial cooperation agreements as part of an ongoing F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft sale with the Czech Republic.

18 March

Air

A Republic of Korea Air Force P-8 aircraft

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Boeing to Upgrade Mission Software of S. Korea’s Poseidon Fleet

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7-million contract to provide mission software updates for the Republic of Korea’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft fleet.

17 March

Air

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Japan’s New Stand-Off Jammer Comes With a Massive Bulbous Nose

A new phase in Japan’s electronic warfare posture is taking shape with the EC-2 stand-off jammer, a distinctive aircraft designed to disrupt enemy communications from long range.

16 March

Air

The KC-390 Millennium aircraft in Poland

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Embraer Brings KC-390 Millennium to Poland in Push for European Support Network

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has introduced the KC-390 Millennium multimission military transport aircraft to Poland’s state defense enterprise Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 SA in Bydgoszcz.

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