Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Andrew White

PEO Rotary Wing: SOF MH-60M/MH-47G fleets need technology injections to be “quieter” and enable fewer aircraft in missions

The U.S. Special Operations Command’s MH-60M and MH-47G fleet—flown by the 160th Nightstalkers SOAR—could benefit from technology injections intended to improve acoustic signature and operational effectiveness. The emphasis is on achieving special-operations objectives “quieter,” potentially reducing the number of aircraft required to execute missions.

Also: FlightGlobal
2026-05-22T09:11:23.421639-07:00
Event   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

RIAT organisers cancel 2026 show due to base access uncertainty at RAF Fairford

By FlightGlobal: UK show had been due to run from 17-19 July. The organisers of the annual Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have announced the cancellation of this year's event, due to its location being inaccessible due to US operations against Iran.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Flyer.co.uk, Aviation Week, The Aviationist, Bloomberg, ukaviation.aero and airforce-technology.com
2026-05-22T04:05:33.753250-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Seth J. Frantzman

IAI’s new Diamond naval offering envisions flexible drones, missiles for small vessels

By Breaking Defense: The plan involves different defensive systems dispersed across small satellite ships, which can be connected to a mother ship in a disaggregated model.

2026-05-22T09:54:05.718322-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Airbus  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports

By Air Data News: Royal Thai Air Force will become the second military branch in the country to operate the C295 turboprop Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft in a deal that will expand the country’s military airlift fleet.

2026-05-22T04:54:16.483813-07:00
MRO   Defense Budgets & Spending   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Australia opens US $130 million facility for P-8A Poseidon maintenance at RAAF

By AeroTime: Australia has opened a new AUD 200 million (US $130 million) facility at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh in South Australia. It is set to serve as a regional hub for the maintenance and sustainment of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

2026-05-22T04:53:53.624360-07:00
MRO   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer hints at possible Greek C-390 order with MRO agreement

By Air Data News: Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding with Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) on May 22, a move that signals growing expectations that Greece could become a future operator of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.

Also: AeroTime and 3 more
2026-05-22T01:39:09.248065-07:00