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KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights

South Korea’s military has suspended flights of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) “Miron” due to engine defects. The grounding underscores escalating airworthiness scrutiny for South Korea’s rotary-attack modernization as legacy types are replaced by new platforms.

2026-06-15T00:03:58.966591-07:00

Air Data News

First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery

2026-06-13T14:21:36.978175-07:00

Aviation Week

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements

2026-06-12T11:18:43.274691-07:00

Breaking Defense

Germany plans MQ-9B drone integration with P-8A Poseidon to monitor Russian submarines

2026-06-12T04:45:14.870535-07:00

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KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights South Korea’s military has suspended flights of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) “Miron” due to engine defects. The grounding underscores escalating airworthiness scrutiny for South Korea’s rotary-attack modernization as legacy types are replaced by new platforms.

2026-06-15T00:03:58.966591-07:00

KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights

Bloomberg

Renault and Thales to co-develop militarized vehicles for France’s defense push Renault SA and Thales SA have announced a cooperation to build militarized vehicles by combining Renault’s industrial scale with Thales’ expertise in secure communications and defense systems. The partnership signals further integration of aerospace-style command-and-control and protection capabilities into land platforms.

2026-06-14T23:15:08.020369-07:00

Renault and Thales to co-develop militarized vehicles for France’s defense push

Air Data News

First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium for the Czech Republic has appeared with its final camouflage scheme as Prague prepares to receive the first of two airlifters in the coming weeks. The milestone advances delivery planning for the second aircraft, supporting early capability fielding timelines.

2026-06-13T14:21:36.978175-07:00

First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery

Air Data News

Embraer C-390 Millennium enters Czech Air Force livery trial with new camouflage scheme The first Embraer C-390 Millennium acquired for the Czech Republic has appeared wearing a new camouflage livery intended for the country’s military transport aircraft fleet. The move signals the start of visible configuration work as the program progresses toward Czech operational use.

2026-06-13T14:21:36.978175-07:00

Embraer C-390 Millennium enters Czech Air Force livery trial with new camouflage scheme

Air Data News

USAF operational test pilot flies B-21 Raider for the first time, signaling a shift in sixth-generation aircraft evaluation An operational test pilot has flown the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider for the first time, according to USAF officials. The service says the milestone reflects a significant change in how it evaluates new combat aircraft as the program moves through test and development.

2026-06-13T02:22:40.097162-07:00

USAF operational test pilot flies B-21 Raider for the first time, signaling a shift in sixth-generation aircraft evaluation

Aviation Week

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements Boeing has decided not to bid for the U.S. Navy’s T-45 replacement effort, stating its T-7A Red Hawk does not meet requirements under the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition. The company framed the move as a focus on programs aligned with customer needs and requirements.

2026-06-12T11:18:43.274691-07:00

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements

Breaking Defense

Poland formally accepts first F-35A Husarz jets and signals expansion to 64 aircraft Poland’s Air Force has officially accepted its first three F-35A Husarz fighters into service at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask, marking the in-country arrival supporting air-force modernization. In parallel, the defense minister says Poland intends to add two more squadrons, doubling the order from 32 to 64.

2026-06-12T10:46:41.871712-07:00

Poland formally accepts first F-35A Husarz jets and signals expansion to 64 aircraft

The War Zone

Bill would restore four U-2S Dragon Lady aircraft, again challenging Air Force plans to retire the fleet amid capability-gap con A new legislative proposal would require restoring four U-2S spy planes—effectively re-expanding near-term aircraft availability—while Congress seeks to block the Air Force from retiring the entire U-2 fleet. The move follows continuing questions about capability gaps and U-2S risk to mission coverage.

2026-06-12T09:46:49.758754-07:00

Bill would restore four U-2S Dragon Lady aircraft, again challenging Air Force plans to retire the fleet amid capability-gap con

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KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights

First Czech C-390 Millennium takes shape in final camouflage ahead of delivery

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements

Germany plans MQ-9B drone integration with P-8A Poseidon to monitor Russian submarines

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