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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

ASPCon26 in Canberra spotlights air and space power in national defence

The Air and Space Power Conference 2026 (ASPCon26) convened in Canberra, bringing together global military leaders and senior defence officials to explore the role of air and space power in national defence. The event served as a forum for exchanging perspectives on strategic priorities and multinational cooperation.

2026-03-17T06:54:55.753057-07:00

Middle East Accident Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airbus

AeroTime

Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340-300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader

By AeroTime: Airbus A340-300 Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340-300 used by Iran’s late leader Israel said it destroyed an aircraft used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an overnight… ByStephen PopeMarch 16, 2026.

Also: The Aviationist

2026-03-17T00:45:06.678576-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC)

DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

F-35A Loses External Panel During Training Flight ~65 Miles East of Okinawa

By DefenseNews.com: An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.535857-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Japan’s EC-2 EW aircraft approaches service entry

By FlightGlobal: The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has released images of its developmental Kawasaki EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft, converted from the first C-2 transport delivered, as the service weighs acquisition numbers and its future transport fleet composition.

Janes

Japan begins flight testing Kawasaki-built electronic warfare aircraft ahead of 2027 entry into service

2026-03-16T22:54:52.363355-07:00

North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

Vance AFB resumes T-6A training flights after Nov. 15 grounding; hypoxia cause still undetermined

By DefenseNews.com: The 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, resumed flying T-6A Texan training flights on Tuesday. But the cause of the hypoxia-like symptoms that led Vance officials to ground the Texan fleet Nov.

2026-03-16T22:40:07.269660-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Airbus

DefenseNews.com • Pierre Tran

France receives its first A400M fitted with pods for midair refueling

By DefenseNews.com: Airbus Defence and Space continues to work on two key capabilities sought by France.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.456908-07:00

Israel Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Barbara Opall-Rome

Israel declares first squadron of nine F-35s operational

By DefenseNews.com: The Israeli Air Force has declared its initial squadron of nine F-35 stealth fighters ready for operational use, less than a year after the first two were delivered here by the U.S.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.486827-07:00

Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

Air Force chief warns sequestration-level budget caps would 'devastate' service; long-term continuing resolution also threatens readiness

By DefenseNews.com: Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein says sequestration would be worst case scenario for the service, but a long-term continuing resolution would also have serious implications.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.758727-07:00

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