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Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment

The MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft is participating in Exercise Valiant Shield for the first time, marking its major-force debut. The event also includes the U.S. military’s first operational use of a stealthy, uncrewed fighter aircraft in a large field training exercise at a remote Pacific airfield.

2026-06-26T10:26:10.484950-07:00

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US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s in Exercise Diamond Storm to sharpen Indo-Pacific air-warfare training

2026-06-26T04:26:45.621361-07:00

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Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live

2026-06-26T02:55:48.832742-07:00

AeroTime

Vertical Aerospace CEO: 2026 milestones position company for “road to market”

2026-06-25T20:12:31.749295-07:00

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The Air Current

Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment The MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft is participating in Exercise Valiant Shield for the first time, marking its major-force debut. The event also includes the U.S. military’s first operational use of a stealthy, uncrewed fighter aircraft in a large field training exercise at a remote Pacific airfield.

2026-06-26T10:26:10.484950-07:00

Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment

The Aviationist

US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s in Exercise Diamond Storm to sharpen Indo-Pacific air-warfare training The Royal Australian Air Force integrated a U.S. B-2A Spirit stealth bomber into Exercise Diamond Storm at RAAF Base Amberley, flying alongside RAAF F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Hosted with the USAF 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, the event focused on integrating “advanced air effects” and coordinating support—including air-to-air, refuelling, and security/logistics—for the Air Warfare Instructor Course.

2026-06-26T04:26:45.621361-07:00

US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s in Exercise Diamond Storm to sharpen Indo-Pacific air-warfare training

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems to begin fuselage final assembly on UK combat air flying demonstrator by end-2026, targeting first flight in 2027 BAE Systems is moving from early development into fuselage final assembly work on the UK Combat Air Flying Demonstrator announced at Farnborough. After unveiling the first render in July 2025, the company aims to start final assembly by end-2026 and support first flight by 2027 as part of GCAP de-risking.

2026-06-26T04:26:38.840959-07:00

BAE Systems to begin fuselage final assembly on UK combat air flying demonstrator by end-2026, targeting first flight in 2027

eVTOL Insights

Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live Skyfly says the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) regulations will go live during EAA AirVenture in July. The company will use the event to highlight its Axe VCA aircraft as MOSAIC enters operational effect.

2026-06-26T02:55:48.832742-07:00

Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live

AeroTime

Vertical Aerospace CEO: 2026 milestones position company for “road to market” Vertical Aerospace says 2026 is shaping up as a run of major development milestones, and its CEO is using that momentum to map a clear path toward market entry. The remarks frame progress as “on track,” linking programme execution to commercialization readiness.

2026-06-25T20:12:31.749295-07:00

Vertical Aerospace CEO: 2026 milestones position company for “road to market”

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Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing operational shutdowns at Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) near Caracas and grinding both short- and long-haul connectivity to a halt. Over 100 flights were canceled at Maiquetía, with airlines including Avianca and Copa suspending Caracas services and American Airlines waiving change fees through June 28.

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

SpaceNews.com

U.S. Space Force reopens competition for mobile satellite-control antennas after canceling AeroVironment deal The U.S. Space Force has restarted a procurement competition for mobile satellite-control antennas, after canceling a prior $1.7 billion contract with AeroVironment and pivoting toward a more commercial acquisition approach. The move signals renewed effort to modernize deployable ground-control capacity for satellite operations.

2026-06-24T14:40:02.183650-07:00

U.S. Space Force reopens competition for mobile satellite-control antennas after canceling AeroVironment deal

AeroTime

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii The Royal Australian Air Force will send its P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control platform to Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026. The deployment places Australia’s maritime ISR and air battle management capability on the RIMPAC exercise schedule.

2026-06-24T04:01:18.268442-07:00

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii

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Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat enters Exercise Valiant Shield as first major multinational CCA deployment

US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s in Exercise Diamond Storm to sharpen Indo-Pacific air-warfare training

Skyfly to display Axe VCA at EAA AirVenture as FAA MOSAIC special airworthiness certification rules go live

Vertical Aerospace CEO: 2026 milestones position company for “road to market”

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