Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force researcher: China’s stealth assessments of US aircraft miss operational reality

A US Air Force researcher says China’s evaluations of US stealth aircraft “diverge from technical reality and operational practice,” implying misreadings of how US platforms perform in real mission environments. The comments frame a risk that Chinese analysis could lead to ineffective tactics or design choices against stealth targets.

Also: Military Times
2026-06-24T10:43:17.654253-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Pocket Fleet Of Unseen MQ-1 Predators Still Flying In Specialized Role

By The War Zone: Ex-Air Force MQ-1 Predator drones have been quietly living a second life. By Joseph Trevithick , Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

2026-06-24T10:09:16.271516-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Air Force could spend $1.5B, get ‘Doomsday Plane’ data in T-7 engine ‘horse trade’

By Breaking Defense: “There’s goodness in it, but not as a taxpayer," a source told Breaking Defense about the prospective deal. "And only if the Air Force gets it right with its requirements.”.

Also: Breaking Defense
2026-06-24T07:55:05.943866-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Airbus ramps up C295 production rate as Spain receives first SAR example

By FlightGlobal: Madrid has 34 of the twin-turboprops on order. Airbus is increasing its annual production rate for the C295 tactical transport on the back of major orders for Spain, as the company describes its twin-turboprop as “the undisputed leader in its segment”.

2026-06-24T05:10:12.362920-07:00