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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer renews C-390/KC-390 push in Colombia and Chile, while UAE-backed partnerships move the program forward

Embraer is pursuing renewed military transport talks for its C-390 Millennium with Colombia and Chile as potential KC-390 replacement paths are evaluated. Separately, Embraer and UAE-based Generation 5 Holding signed an exclusive strategic partnership covering the aircraft’s UAE scope, and Mansour bin Zayed witnessed a UAE Air Force C-390 contract signing.

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Mansour bin Zayed Witnesses Signing of Contract to Purchase C-390 Millennium Aircraft for UAE AF

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Embraer and Generation 5 Holding Sign Exclusive Strategic Partnership Agreement for the C-390 Millennium Program in the UAE

2026-05-12T02:04:24.378715-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

General Atomics test fires APKWS counter-UAS rockets from MQ-9A

By FlightGlobal: The demonstration opens up a potential counter-UAS role for the MQ-9A, which is searching for a new niche in environments of high-intensity conflict.

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MQ-9 Reaper Fires Laser-Guided Rockets In Tests

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GA-ASI & USAF Successfully Demonstrate APKWS Integration on MQ-9A Reaper

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2026-05-11T16:19:49.721795-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US engine makers advance designs for sixth-generation fighter propulsion

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force is funding development of adaptive-cycle turbofans under the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme.

AeroTime

GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney advance NGAP engine prototypes for Boeing F-47

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GE XA102 Review Clears Engine For NGAP Build

2026-05-11T16:55:52.116279-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Diana Stancy

Navy unveils three new PAEs for aviation, mission systems, munitions

By Breaking Defense: “The establishment of these PAEs today will accelerate acquisition efforts in three key portfolios,” said Jason Potter, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of the Navy for research and development.

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Navy Establishes Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Aviation

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

Department of the Navy Launches PAE Mission Systems to Accelerate Warfighting Capability at Speed

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2026-05-11T15:26:55.472090-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for production

By AeroTime: The US Air Force cleared Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk trainer for production under a $219 million contract for the first 14 aircraft.

2026-05-11T16:22:34.575918-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force again plans U-2S retirements, targeting 2027 sundown

By FlightGlobal: The air force's civilian chief says the fleet of high-altitude reconnaissance jets is facing "significant costs" due to airframe age and fatigue.

2026-05-11T16:19:51.248280-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

C-5 Galaxies Now Slated To Keep Flying Until 2050 As Readiness Plummets To 37 Percent

By The War Zone: Nothing in the USAF's inventory can do what a C-5 can, but even after costly upgrades, they remain extremely temperamental.

2026-05-11T12:32:08.067333-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Turkey signs first KAAN fighter order as Spain studies possible partnership

By Air Data News: Madrid reportedly interested in stealth fighter with technology transfer and local Turkey has formally signed its first domestic production contract for the KAAN fifth-generation fighter while Spain has emerged as a potential future partner for the stealth aircraft program.

2026-05-11T15:28:17.474880-07:00

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Embraer renews C-390/KC-390 push in Colombia and Chile, while UAE-backed partnerships move the program forward

Mansour bin Zayed Witnesses Signing of Contract to Purchase C-390 Millennium Aircraft for UAE AF

Embraer and Generation 5 Holding Sign Exclusive Strategic Partnership Agreement for the C-390 Millennium Program in the UAE

General Atomics test fires APKWS counter-UAS rockets from MQ-9A

MQ-9 Reaper Fires Laser-Guided Rockets In Tests

GA-ASI & USAF Successfully Demonstrate APKWS Integration on MQ-9A Reaper

US engine makers advance designs for sixth-generation fighter propulsion

GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney advance NGAP engine prototypes for Boeing F-47

GE XA102 Review Clears Engine For NGAP Build

Navy unveils three new PAEs for aviation, mission systems, munitions

Navy Establishes Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Aviation

Department of the Navy Launches PAE Mission Systems to Accelerate Warfighting Capability at Speed

US Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for production

US Air Force again plans U-2S retirements, targeting 2027 sundown

C-5 Galaxies Now Slated To Keep Flying Until 2050 As Readiness Plummets To 37 Percent

Turkey signs first KAAN fighter order as Spain studies possible partnership

Embraer renews C-390 campaigns in Colombia and Chile

US engine makers advance designs for sixth-generation fighter propulsion

US Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for production

US Air Force again plans U-2S retirements, targeting 2027 sundown

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