US Coast Guard orders four MQ-9B UAVs and six C-130Js. The acquisitions are part of a $3 billion recapitalisation of the Coast Guard’s aviation fleet.. ## Subscribe to gain access to all news. Contact us to find out more. Ryan Finnerty is the Americas defence reporter for FlightGlobal.com and Flight International magazine, covering military aviation and the defence industry. He is a former United States Army officer and previously reported for America’s National Public Radio system in New York and Hawaii covering energy, economics and military affairs. HELICOPTERS Philippines to receive first training devices for its S-70i Black Hawks. Contract will establish an in-country training capability for the Philippine air force. Surveillance aircraft touches down at its new home in Scotland. European consortium is discussing potential sale of “almost brand-new” assets with multiple nations. ACCIDENT Nigerian air force investigates fatal loss of ATR 42MP Surveyor. Accident is reported to have killed all 32 passengers and crew.