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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

An investigation finds the USAF’s newest T-7A Red Hawk trainer now carries a “serious” airworthiness risk beyond earlier reported issues, following prior weather-related constraints on the platform. Separately, BAE says it remains ready to complete final assembly and development work in the UK if the aircraft is selected for the RAF’s Hawk replacement.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-06-22T10:55:23.622235-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Russia Is Building Huge Protective Shelters For Its Strategic Bombers

By The War Zone: In a break in decades of doctrine that left its prized bombers exposed, Russia is building shelters for them at a highly-targeted air base. Satellite imagery shows multiple large shelters under construction, underscoring Moscow’s efforts to harden its most valuable aviation assets against Ukrainian attacks.

2026-06-22T10:24:17.563549-07:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

South Korea's Hanwha joins with Emirati firm, aiming to build K9 Howitzer in the UAE

By Breaking Defense: “The agreement is part of Hanwha Aerospace’s strategy to strengthen its position in the Middle East, where it is pursuing local production, maintenance and technology partnerships as a route to regional customers,” Hanwha said in the statement.

Also: Janes and marketforecast.com
2026-06-22T08:56:45.663287-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

CAE to expand GlobalEye training in Canada via Saab partnership

By FlightGlobal: Training provider seeks business boost on back of GlobalEye demand. CAE is looking to build on its position as training provider for the Bombardier Global 6500 as Saab’s GlobalEye adaptation of the platform appears poised to attract additional military customers.

2026-06-22T08:25:04.890585-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
DefenseNews.com • Military Times staff

Can China’s latest air-to-air missile take on its US equivalent? Definitely maybe, experts say.

By DefenseNews.com: The PL-16’s specs would let it chase large, slower-moving aircraft, one analyst said, though its effectiveness against smaller, faster planes is unclear.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times
2026-06-22T05:39:32.857055-07:00