Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/05/middleeast/radar-bases-us-missile-defense-iran-war-intl-invs

Archer Escalates Air Taxi Rivalry, Claiming Joby Hides China Ties

https://www.flyingmag.com/archer-air-taxi-rivalry-joby-china-ties/

Electra Selected as Premier Private Partner for Trump Administration’s New Advanced Air Mobility Program

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/electra-selected-as-premier-private-partner-for-trump-administrations-new-advanced-air-mobility-program/

Sikorsky to Test Trio of Next-Gen Autonomous Aircraft in 2026

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/sikorsky-to-test-trio-of-next-gen-autonomous-aircraft-in-2026/

Sikorsky Collaborates with Robinson Helicopter Company to Integrate MATRIX™ Autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2026-03-10-Sikorsky-Collaborates-with-Robinson-Helicopter-Company-to-Integrate-MATRIX-TM-Autonomy-into-Robinson-R66-TURBINETRUCK

EASA extends warning to avoid Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace until 18 March

https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/easa-european-aviation-safety-agency/easa-extends-warning-to-avoid-middle-east-and-persian-gulf-airspace-until-18-march/

UAE’s AH-64 Apaches Swat Down Iranian Shahed Drones with M230 Chain Gun

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/10/uae-ah-64-apaches-counter-drone/

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Spotted During Aerial Refueling Test For The First Time

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/11/b-21-raider-aar/

Robinson Helicopter launches unmanned division, envisions next-gen helo drones

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/robinson-helicopter-launches-unmanned-division-envisions-next-gen-helo-drones/

Robinson assembling R88 cabins in preparation for first flight; announces new suppliers at Verticon

https://verticalmag.com/news/robinson-assembling-r88-cabins-in-preparation-for-first-flight-announces-new-suppliers-at-verticon/

Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter 737 MAX jet deliveries

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-wiring-flaws-delay-some-737-max-deliveries-wsj-reports-2026-03-10/

Dassault Aviation Unveils the Falcon 10X – New Top of the Line Falcon

https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/press/press-kits/dassault-aviation-unveils-the-falcon-10x-new-top-of-the-line-falcon/

Archer accuses Joby of fraud over alleged China ties

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/archer-accuses-joby-of-fraud-over-alleged-china-ties/166601.article

De Havilland Canada and Avincis Aviation Announce Joint Initiatives

https://dehavilland.com/partnerships/de-havilland-canada-and-avincis-aviation-announce-joint-initiatives/

De Havilland starts assembling major components of first DHC-515

https://dehavilland.com/our-team/de-havilland-canada-provides-production-update-on-de-havilland-canadair-515-aircraft/

Jet2 introducing virtual-reality walkaround training after system’s regulatory approval

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/jet2-introducing-virtual-reality-walkaround-training-after-systems-regulatory-approval/166609.article

SYOS Aerospace’s SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has successfully completed a series of ‘fully autonomous mission’ trials, clearing the Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for serial production.

https://euro-sd.com/2026/03/news/industry-news/49864/syos-autonomous-uncrewed-heavy-lift-helicopter/

SYOS Aerospace awarded New Zealand Defence Force contract for multi-domain autonomous vehicles, structured experimentation and capability development.

https://euro-sd.com/2026/03/news/industry-news/49864/syos-autonomous-uncrewed-heavy-lift-helicopter/

Garuda selects Airbus Flexrotor to expand its UAS leasing portfolio

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-garuda-selects-airbus-flexrotor-to-expand-its-uas-leasing-portfolio

UK pursuing options for airborne electromagnetic attack

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-pursuing-options-for-airborne-electromagnetic-attack/

Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/world/europe/ukraine-drones-china.html

EFFECTS OF THE USE OF ROBOTIZED COMBAT SYSTEMS DURING THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Appearance-and-characteristics-of-the-UJ-22-attack-drone-https-aifru-2023_fig3_384246527

Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions

…with possibilities ranging from China's annual political gathering, known as the "two sessions"… to US President Donald Trump's scheduled trip to Beijing…

Continue reading

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260309-sharp-drop-in-chinese-military-aircraft-near-taiwan-raises-questions

Air Defense: Defeating Shahed drone Swarms

Ukraine has successfully countered these attacks with its low‑cost "Sky Fortress" system, which uses thousands of cell phones to detect drone engine sounds and guide mobile gun trucks. The system has destroyed more than 80 percent of detected drones and attracted NATO interest. As Russia pushed Gerans to higher altitudes, Ukraine responded by developing interceptor drones, highlighting the rapid drone-driven arms race shaping the war.

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htada/articles/2026031044959.aspx

NTSB member who responded to D.C. midair crash fired by White House over workplace allegations that he denies

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ntsb-todd-inman-dc-midair-collision-fired-trump-white-house/
• https://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-member-says-he-was-fired-by-white-house/

Israeli Strike Destroys Iranian F-14s

According to The Jerusalem Post, Israel bombed several F-14s parked at an airport in Isfahan, Iran. It was not clear exactly how many F-14s were destroyed.
continue reading: https://www.flyingmag.com/israeli-strike-destroys-iranian-f-14s/

Critical shortage or endless supply? Munitions availability in the Iran war

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/critical-shortage-or-endless-supply-munitions-availability-in-the-iran-war/166575.article

Fuel price volatility prompts Air New Zealand to suspend earnings guidance

Air New Zealand has suspended its earnings guidance – barely two weeks after it first disclosed it – amid "unprecedented volatility" in the jet fuel market… continue reading https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fuel-price-volatility-prompts-air-new-zealand-to-suspend-earnings-guidance/166587.article

Turkey Warns Iran After NATO Air Defences Intercept Second Ballistic Missile in Turkish Airspace

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/turkey-warns-iran-after-nato-air-defences-intercept-second-ballistic-missile-in-turkish-airspace/

Windracers Becomes First Heavy-Lift Drone Operator to Secure BARS Green Safety Status

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/windracers-becomes-first-heavy-lift-drone-operator-to-secure-prestigious-bars-green-safety-status/

Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants

• https://www.marketscreener.com/news/beta-technologies-speeds-up-development-of-military-cargo-drone-wins-faa-grants-ce7e5fdeda88f02c
• https://beta.team/defense

Return of the 'Hot Rod': MD launches the six-bladed 564 helicopter - Vertical Mag

https://verticalmag.com/news/return-hot-rod-md-launches-six-bladed-564-helicopter/