Shephard: "AFA 2026: USAF examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics"

 

 

"AFA 2026: USAF examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard

Air Warfare

16 September, 2026

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/afa-2026-the-us-air-force-africom-and-cargo-drones/ 

 The US Air Force is evaluating demonstrators for uncrewed cargo missions as it considers logistics requirements across the Pacific and other contested environments.

 

 

Janes: "Peruvian Air Force receives second Beechcraft King Air"

 

 

"Peruvian Air Force receives second Beechcraft King Air"

Alejandro Sanchez

Janes

11 August 2025

Published: https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/industry/peruvian-air-force-receives-second-beechcraft-king-air

The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) received the second of two Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft from Textron Aviation on 1 August, according to a 2 August announcement by the Peruvian Ministry of Defence.

 

 

Shephard News: "USMC plans bigger punch for ARV-30"

 

"USMC plans bigger punch for ARV-30"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

10 May 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/usmc-plans-bigger-punch-for-arv-30/

Approximately 500 Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle 30mm autocannon (ARV-30) are expected to be procured by the USMC, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2032. The programme is expected to be worth between US$1.8-US$6.8 billion.

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