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B-52 crash at Edwards AFB sparks investigation after runway-adjacent fire

A B-52 bomber crashed near the main runway at Edwards Air Force Base, generating a large plume of black smoke. The incident is being investigated as an Edwards AFB runway operations and mishap-response event, with the circumstances and damage extent still to be determined.

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

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USAF A-10 service extension to 2030: operational case strengthened, but funding and planning lag

2026-06-15T11:03:18.808463-07:00

Air Data News

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00

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

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

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B-52 crash at Edwards AFB sparks investigation after runway-adjacent fire A B-52 bomber crashed near the main runway at Edwards Air Force Base, generating a large plume of black smoke. The incident is being investigated as an Edwards AFB runway operations and mishap-response event, with the circumstances and damage extent still to be determined.

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

B-52 crash at Edwards AFB sparks investigation after runway-adjacent fire

The War Zone

USAF A-10 service extension to 2030: operational case strengthened, but funding and planning lag An opinion piece argues the USAF’s decision to extend A-10 service to 2030 is credible on mission grounds, but that accompanying funding and force-planning do not match the stated sustainment timeline. It calls for faster alignment between the extension decision and the resourcing required to execute it.

2026-06-15T11:03:18.808463-07:00

USAF A-10 service extension to 2030: operational case strengthened, but funding and planning lag

Air Data News

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation The UK and Japan have issued a joint declaration to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), calling the next-generation fighter a core pillar of defense industrial cooperation. The pledge comes days after reports of setbacks involving Europe’s rival program, underscoring pressure to maintain momentum.

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

FlightGlobal

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

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B-52 crash at Edwards AFB sparks investigation after runway-adjacent fire

USAF A-10 service extension to 2030: operational case strengthened, but funding and planning lag

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

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

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