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Reuters

Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform

Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an MoU to explore a Japan-focused variant of the U950 Eurodrone for maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. The work is positioned as a long-range unmanned complement to Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 fleet, using Japanese-observed requirements for ASW/MPA operations.

Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

Airbus, Kawasaki Partner On Eurodrone ASW Variant

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2026-06-26T01:12:42.724245-07:00
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Australian Aviation • Stephen Kuper

US approves training package for RAAF Growlers, Super Hornets

By Australian Aviation: The approval, announced by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, is designed to enhance Australia’s ability to operate and sustain its advanced fast jet fleet, while strengthening interoperability with US forces.

2026-06-25T18:11:01.806671-07:00
SAAB   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Aaron Mehta

Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read our three-part investigation

By Breaking Defense: A new series of reports from Breaking Defense provides an unparalleled look at how a key Pentagon acquisition program comes together, and where it threatens to fall apart.

2026-06-26T08:11:41.944170-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The surprising first U.S. deployment of a collaborative combat aircraft

By The Air Current: At a remote airfield in the northwestern Pacific ocean, the U.S. military is operating a stealthy, uncrewed fighter aircraft for the first time as part of a major field training exercise.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-06-26T10:26:10.484950-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
DefenseNews.com

F-35 program chief says growth has outpaced sustainability for joint fighters

By DefenseNews.com: "We didn't put enough parts and pieces on the shelf," Lt. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello told a Senate subcommittee in a recent hearing.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times
2026-06-26T10:55:18.893651-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

India declares Netra Mk 1 airborne early warning fleet fully operational

By FlightGlobal: The early warning and control aircraft are modified Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has declared the country’s airborne early warning fleet fully operational.

aviation-defence-universe.com

IAF's Netra gets FOC

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2026-06-25T14:26:09.460205-07:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Humeyra Pamuk

US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns

By Reuters: President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet ‌engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey, according to a copy of the formal notification seen by Reuters on Thursday.

2026-06-25T17:40:31.777915-07:00