PayloadDouglas Gorman

US Army creates a dedicated Space Operations Branch to integrate space-based capabilities into broader military operations

The US Army is establishing a Space Operations Branch to tightly integrate space-based technologies with its overall combat capabilities. The move underscores how space systems are being operationalized as part of day-to-day Army missions rather than treated as a separate, external layer of support.

2026-06-29T05:56:25.285374-07:00
FlightGlobalMurdo Morrison

Herculean task: Can C-130 specialist Marshall Aerospace repair its fortunes?

By FlightGlobal: Marshall built its reputation on the C-130, including for the UK RAF and customers around the world Thomas Saunders Marshall Aerospace Cambridge-based military MRO specialist still recovering from UK decision to prematurely retire fleet of stalwart transport aircraft Take a tour of Marshall Aerospace’s extensive maintenance, repair and overhaul centre at Cambridge airport and around almost every corner you will see a Lockheed Martin C-130, the military transport type that made the UK company’s modern reputation.

2026-06-29T03:55:07.422427-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm flight to Hawaii using self-air refueling

By Air Data News: The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has demonstrated a new long-range deployment capability after an Airbus A400M completed a nonstop 6,750-nm (12,500-km) flight from Wunstorf Air Base to Hawaii using only aerial refueling provided by other A400M aircraft.

2026-06-29T00:10:50.647105-07:00