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China and Russia conduct joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific

China’s Ministry of National Defense says China and Russia carried out a joint strategic air patrol on June 27 across airspace spanning the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the western Pacific. The patrol underscores ongoing PLA–Russian cooperation and sustained operational activity over sensitive regional waters and lanes.

2026-06-27T05:26:35.593547-07:00

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Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface

2026-06-26T23:12:02.257724-07:00

Reuters

Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform

2026-06-26T01:12:42.724245-07:00

FlightGlobal

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

2026-06-26T08:56:11.261104-07:00

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China and Russia conduct joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific China’s Ministry of National Defense says China and Russia carried out a joint strategic air patrol on June 27 across airspace spanning the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the western Pacific. The patrol underscores ongoing PLA–Russian cooperation and sustained operational activity over sensitive regional waters and lanes.

2026-06-27T05:26:35.593547-07:00

China and Russia conduct joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific

Bloomberg

Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface Despite ongoing US–Iran negotiations, Asia remains exposed to Strait of Hormuz volatility. Bloomberg’s analysis reframes the issue as one of supply-chain fragility—using data to pinpoint where jet-fuel provisioning is most vulnerable if the chokepoint is disrupted.

2026-06-26T23:12:02.257724-07:00

Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface

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

FlightGlobal

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training Ukraine has received 10 Czech-made Alto ultralights to expand pilot training. Five aircraft were funded by Prague, while five were donated via the Darek pro Putina charity group—doubling down on incremental fleet access for training pipelines.

2026-06-26T08:56:11.261104-07:00

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

Reuters

Safran enters exclusive talks to acquire Exail Technologies for €2.19bn–€2.2bn, adding autonomous naval systems and advanced nav Safran has begun exclusive acquisition negotiations for French sea-drone and autonomous-navigation company Exail Technologies, valuing the deal at about €2.19bn–€2.2bn (reported around €2.5B). The transaction follows prior Safran moves in defense software and sensors, including Preligens, Orolia and Cilas.

2026-06-26T06:12:41.425090-07:00

Safran enters exclusive talks to acquire Exail Technologies for €2.19bn–€2.2bn, adding autonomous naval systems and advanced nav

The Aviationist

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley The Royal Australian Air Force integrated a U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber alongside RAAF F-35 Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Diamond Storm at Base Amberley. The activity supported Air Warfare Instructor Course candidates with integration of “advanced air effects,” with the USAF 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and enhanced air cooperation underpinning joint training.

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

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley

Reuters

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Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an MoU to explore a Japan-focused variant of the U950 Eurodrone for maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. The work is positioned as a long-range unmanned complement to Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 fleet, using Japanese-observed requirements for ASW/MPA operations.

2026-06-26T01:12:42.724245-07:00

Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform

Wall Street Journal

Satellite imagery shows Iran’s scale of damage at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, forcing U.S. recalculations New satellite imagery reportedly reveals—publicly for the first time—the full extent of damage Iran inflicted at the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, following an Iranian strike. The findings are framed as driving U.S. reassessments of operational risk and next-step planning for the base’s mission.

2026-06-25T20:25:53.630107-07:00

Satellite imagery shows Iran’s scale of damage at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, forcing U.S. recalculations

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China and Russia conduct joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific

Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface

Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

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