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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029

Thailand has signed for two additional Airbus C295 twin-turboprop tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force use. Airbus Defence & Space is set to deliver the aircraft from the first half of 2029, adding to the country’s tactical airlift fleet under a continuing C295 procurement plan.

2026-05-22T04:54:16.483813-07:00

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Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry agree to build Greece C-390 MRO sustainment capacity

2026-05-22T01:39:09.248065-07:00

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AFSOC MQ-9 Reapers integrate GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb for improved stand-off strike

2026-05-22T00:55:07.820838-07:00

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GA-ASI restarts flight testing of YFQ-42A CCA after April crash and software fix

2026-05-21T21:10:33.287494-07:00

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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029 Thailand has signed for two additional Airbus C295 twin-turboprop tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force use. Airbus Defence & Space is set to deliver the aircraft from the first half of 2029, adding to the country’s tactical airlift fleet under a continuing C295 procurement plan.

2026-05-22T04:54:16.483813-07:00

Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029

Air Data News

Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry agree to build Greece C-390 MRO sustainment capacity Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding with Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) in Athens to develop maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to support the Hellenic Air Force’s future C-390 Millennium fleet. The industrial cooperation is positioned ahead of any Greek C-390 order commitment.

2026-05-22T01:39:09.248065-07:00

Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry agree to build Greece C-390 MRO sustainment capacity

FlightGlobal

AFSOC MQ-9 Reapers integrate GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb for improved stand-off strike U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command MQ-9 Reaper aircraft have gained integration for the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb, expanding the drones’ precision strike options with a more capable stand-off weapon from a key uncrewed platform. The change supports longer-range effects while preserving Reaper’s mission flexibility.

2026-05-22T00:55:07.820838-07:00

AFSOC MQ-9 Reapers integrate GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb for improved stand-off strike

FlightGlobal

GA-ASI restarts flight testing of YFQ-42A CCA after April crash and software fix General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has resumed U.S. Air Force flight testing of its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype after a 7 April crash that destroyed one airframe. The restart follows safety reviews and a software update correcting an autopilot weight miscalculation.

2026-05-21T21:10:33.287494-07:00

GA-ASI restarts flight testing of YFQ-42A CCA after April crash and software fix

Reuters

Pentagon halts Canada-U.S. biannual defense talks over “credible partner” concerns; cites NATO-spending gap and an F-35 acquisit The U.S. is suspending planned biannual defense talks with Canada, citing growing concern that Ottawa is not meeting expectations for a “credible” security partner—specifically by raising defense spending and completing its F-35 acquisition review. The move follows a public freeze and new demands for a NATO spending-road map and F-35 decision clarity.

2026-05-21T15:39:06.812496-07:00

Pentagon halts Canada-U.S. biannual defense talks over “credible partner” concerns; cites NATO-spending gap and an F-35 acquisit

Reuters

Lockheed breaks ground on THAAD munitions production center in Troy, Alabama Lockheed Martin broke ground on an 87,000-square-foot Munitions Production Center in Troy, Alabama, aimed at accelerating THAAD interceptor production for the U.S. and allied customers. The company said the site is part of a broader $9B-plus investment through 2030 across more than 20 U.S. facilities, with plans to double capacity and add jobs.

2026-05-21T14:24:14.316151-07:00

Lockheed breaks ground on THAAD munitions production center in Troy, Alabama

Air Data News

Airbus CEO argues for European fighter industrial base as Portugal evaluates F-16 replacement (Eurofighter Typhoon vs F-35) Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury defended reliance on European-made military equipment as Portugal prepares a competition to replace its F-16 fleet. With the Eurofighter Typhoon expected to compete against Lockheed Martin’s F-35, Airbus says it wants to ensure Europe “walks in the right direction” on defence capability and industrial sovereignty.

2026-05-21T13:56:15.284507-07:00

Airbus CEO argues for European fighter industrial base as Portugal evaluates F-16 replacement (Eurofighter Typhoon vs F-35)

The War Zone

Night Stalkers’ MH-47 Chinooks eyed for an organic midair refueling tanker role The U.S. Special Operations “Night Stalkers” are considering assigning an aerial-refueling role to their MH-47 Chinooks, giving the unit an organic tanker capability to refuel other aircraft midair. The concept would expand rotary-wing refueling options beyond externally sourced tanker aircraft.

2026-05-21T13:10:44.578712-07:00

Night Stalkers’ MH-47 Chinooks eyed for an organic midair refueling tanker role

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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029

Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry agree to build Greece C-390 MRO sustainment capacity

AFSOC MQ-9 Reapers integrate GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb for improved stand-off strike

GA-ASI restarts flight testing of YFQ-42A CCA after April crash and software fix

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