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Australian Aviation • Robert Dougherty

RAAF completes final P-8A Poseidon delivery, locking in Australia’s full maritime patrol and ISR fleet

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P-8A Poseidon, completing the fleet that underpins Australia’s anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The handover represents the endpoint of a long-running maritime patrol capability build-out.

Also: AeroTime
2026-05-26T23:26:28.993658-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
USNI News • Heather Mongilio

2 Naval Aviators Safe After T-45C Goshawk Crashes in Mississippi, Some Training Flights Paused

By USNI News: Two naval aviators are safe after their U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crashed around 12:30 p.m. Central in Mississippi. The aviators ejected safely and are being evaluated at a local medical center, according to a release from Chief of Naval Air Training.

Also: Aviation Safety Network
2026-05-26T15:09:19.566249-07:00
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

HASC $1.15T defense policy bill takes aim at industrial base challenges

By Breaking Defense: The bill authorizes multiyear procurement of critical munitions, the F-35 and the Arleigh Burke destroyer.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, aia-aerospace.org, Defense Daily and 4 more
2026-05-26T14:04:32.733605-07:00
North America   Defense Budgets & Spending   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

By DefenseNews.com: Ahead of drafting fiscal year 2027’s NDAA, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with the rise in fuel prices and what it means for the military's aviation costs.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and defcrosnews.com
2026-05-26T14:23:45.094355-07:00