Breaking Defense
• Jim Slife
In his first op-ed since leaving active service, former Air Force No. 2 Jim Slife argues that U.S. space procurement has been repeatedly stymied, undermining readiness for a future fight in orbit. His core prescription is to reform acquisition so it better supports warfighting outcomes in space.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Madrid has 34 of the twin-turboprops on order. Airbus is increasing its annual production rate for the C295 tactical transport on the back of major orders for Spain, as the company describes its twin-turboprop as “the undisputed leader in its segment”.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Saab completes deliveries under 2024 contract. NATO member Hungary has completed its Gripen fleet expansion, with Saab delivering the nation’s final two examples of the Swedish-built fighter to Kecskemet air base.
Air Data News
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Embraer is once again being linked to a potential sale of the C-390 Millennium to Morocco, following reports that discussions with the Royal Moroccan Air Force have advanced beyond the aircraft itself and now include military command-and-control systems.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
By AeroTime: The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced that it is deploying P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft to Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: Terma is taking AI to new heights with its role in the BIFROST satellite mission, while also strengthening European Defense Capabilities.
Bloomberg
• Bloomberg News
By Bloomberg: China has built a new US destroyer replica at a remote missile-testing site in its northwestern desert, satellite imagery shows, a target analysts say could be used to test anti-ship weapons.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Airfield in California reopens as investigation into the loss of eight crew Flight operations have resumed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, one week after a B-52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a test mission, killing all eight people on board.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Associated Press
• the Fujian, Xinhua News Agency
