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RCAF pauses CH-146 Griffon life-extension to refine upgrade targets

Canada’s Royal Canadian Air Force has paused its CH-146 Griffon life-extension project, citing the need to refine the upgrade targets. The delay affects the program’s near-term schedule while officials work through revised scope and future fleet plans for the type.

2026-06-29T05:28:29.777171-07:00

Bloomberg

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype

2026-06-29T01:25:39.667355-07:00

Air Data News

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers

2026-06-29T00:10:50.647105-07:00

Australian Aviation

US clears $250m training FMS for Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers

2026-06-25T18:11:01.806671-07:00

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RCAF pauses CH-146 Griffon life-extension to refine upgrade targets Canada’s Royal Canadian Air Force has paused its CH-146 Griffon life-extension project, citing the need to refine the upgrade targets. The delay affects the program’s near-term schedule while officials work through revised scope and future fleet plans for the type.

2026-06-29T05:28:29.777171-07:00

RCAF pauses CH-146 Griffon life-extension to refine upgrade targets

AeroTime

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada Taiwan says its AI-assisted Huanzhan network—designed to link Army, Navy and Air Force missile and radar capabilities—is nearing completion, with the program due to finish by the end of 2026. Officials frame it as an integrated air-defense architecture supported by AI-enabled system integration.

2026-06-29T02:10:50.604291-07:00

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada

Bloomberg

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype China’s military has released an apparent first look at a new fighter aircraft widely believed to be a sixth-generation prototype, in footage that suggests design intent to eventually rival advanced US stealth aircraft in development.

2026-06-29T01:25:39.667355-07:00

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype

Air Data News

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers Luftwaffe/Airbus A400M aircraft completed a nonstop 6,750-nm (12,500-km) flight from Wunstorf Air Base to Hawaii, using aerial refueling provided by other A400M aircraft only. The demonstration highlights a new long-range deployment capability for Germany’s military airlift posture.

2026-06-29T00:10:50.647105-07:00

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers

DefenseNews.com

F-35 growth “outpaced sustainability,” program chief warns Senate on spares shortfalls F-35 program chief Lt. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello told a Senate subcommittee that the Joint Strike Fighter’s growth has run ahead of sustainment, citing inadequate “parts and pieces” on the shelf. The warning spotlights how sustainment capacity—not just procurement—can constrain readiness for joint fighters.

2026-06-26T10:55:18.893651-07:00

F-35 growth “outpaced sustainability,” program chief warns Senate on spares shortfalls

Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense’s three-part look inside the T-7 Red Hawk acquisition—where it’s coming together and where it could unravel Breaking Defense is publishing a three-part investigation into the T-7 Red Hawk advanced jet trainer, detailing how the Pentagon acquisition program is put together and identifying the specific pressure points that could cause it to stall or fail.

2026-06-26T08:11:41.944170-07:00

Breaking Defense’s three-part look inside the T-7 Red Hawk acquisition—where it’s coming together and where it could unravel

Breaking Defense

Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read our three-part investigation

2026-06-26T08:11:41.944170-07:00

Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read

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

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RCAF pauses CH-146 Griffon life-extension to refine upgrade targets

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers

US clears $250m training FMS for Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers

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