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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

Australian Aviation

US clears $250m training FMS for Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale worth about US$250 million ($362.3 million) for training and associated equipment supporting Australia’s RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets. The case was notified to Congress on June 25, 2026, to improve operations, sustainment, and US-Australia interoperability.

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

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

Reuters

US notifies Congress of $700M GE F110 engine sale for Turkey’s TAI KAAN Block 10 The Trump administration has formally notified Congress of an intention to sell dozens of GE F110 engines to Turkey for the KAAN fighter program, valued at more than $700 million. The move comes as Ankara accelerates development of its indigenous TF35000 engine and faces additional domestic and congressional scrutiny.

2026-06-25T17:40:31.777915-07:00

US notifies Congress of $700M GE F110 engine sale for Turkey’s TAI KAAN Block 10

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

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

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

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

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