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The U.S. Army has received its first batch of new, lighter Javelin launchers, defense contractor RTX announced in a statement Tuesday, the most recent development for the guided missile system credited with helping Ukraine stave off Russia’s initial invasion. The Lightweight Command Launch Unit, LWCLU, will replace the older, heavier command units and offer improved target detection range, the company said in a statement, adding that it is ramping up yearly production.The weapon system, which can be fired from the shoulder or from a vehicle, allows soldiers to fire Javelin munitions through a launching tube. RTX, formerly known as Raytheon,…

Irish airline Aer Lingus marked the 90th anniversary of its launch with a special flight operated by a 1936-vintage de Havilland DH.84 Dragon.  This flight recreated in detail the very first Aer Lingus flight, which took place on May 27, 1936, between Baldonnel, County Dublin, and Bristol, England, carrying five passengers onboard.   The 2026 flight departed from Weston Airport (ICAO code: EIWT), near Dublin, and landed at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is at a different location from the 1936 airfield. The flight across the Irish Sea took around two hours and 40 minutes at an average speed of around 170km/h. …

The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145s to replace the Czech Police Aviation Service’s nine H135 family helicopters. On May 27, 2026, Airbus Helicopters announced that the multi-role aircraft will serve as the “backbone” of the Czech police’s fleet for law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical missions. Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters, said the transition from H135s to H145s is the “logical next step in the Czech police’s fleet evolution”. He added that the move to H145s will allow crews and maintenance teams to “benefit from…

By Scott Hamilton May 27, 2026, © Leeham News: GE Aerospace says that CFM International LEAP engines being shipped now will match the durability of the venerable CFM-56. This was a goal promised when the LEAP first went on sale, competing with the Pratt & Whitney GTF in 2010. PW also promised durability comparable to that of the International Aero Engines V2500. The CFM56 powers the Boeing 737NG exclusively and shares power with the V2500 on the Airbus A320ceo. The LEAP-1A shares power with the GTF on the A320neo. The LEAP-1B exclusively powers the 737 MAX. The GTF entered service…

LONDON — There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target defense-related demand for critical minerals.At least 18 companies, mostly Canadian and Australian but also some U.S. startups, have completed or are pursuing dual U.S. listings this year, versus just three in 2025, according to exchange filings and company disclosures reviewed by Reuters.They span in value from about $25 million to $7.5 billion and mark a shift in how critical mineral producers seek access to capital markets as listings explicitly pitch for defense…

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the Eighth edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, held in partnership with leading industry IT provider CHAMP Cargosystems. The awards recognize outstanding businesses and initiatives driving sustainability across the global air cargo industry. Following evaluation by an independent panel of industry leaders and sustainability experts, TIACA is pleased to announce that Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, LTD (HACTL) has been named the winner of the Corporate Category for its project, “Redefining Cargo Packaging Through Circular Materials.” HACTL’s initiative addresses one of air cargo’s most persistent single-use plastic waste streams…

Ukraine has a six-month window in which to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its hand for peace talks, a senior commander told Reuters, predicting a “turning point” was imminent after more than four years of war.Russian forces have made grinding gains since their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, but the advances have slowed this year and Ukrainian troops are increasing pressure on the battlefield to try to push them back.Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, who commands Ukraine’s Third Army Corps, one of Ukraine’s most respected fighting forces, told Reuters in an interview that he believes Russia’s…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its 14th and final P-8A Poseidon aircraft, thereby completing a fleet that forms the backbone of Australia’s maritime patrol and surveillance capability. The aircraft arrived on May 27, 2026, marking the end of a procurement program designed to strengthen Australia’s ability to conduct anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. What the Poseidon brings  The P-8A Poseidon is equipped with advanced sensors, communications systems and strike capabilities. The aircraft supports what Australian defense officials describe as a deterrence-by-denial strategy, providing persistent surveillance across the country’s maritime approaches…

Japan’s two largest airlines are calling for a nationwide effort to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), warning that the industry faces a looming crisis if action is not taken soon. All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines released the second edition of their joint report on SAF on May 27, 2026.  Titled “Toward Net Zero CO2 Emissions from Air Transport in 2050,” the report outlines the current state of sustainable fuel adoption in Japan and what it will take to meet the aviation industry’s climate goals. SAF is considered essential for reducing carbon emissions from flying, but…

Business jet operator Platoon Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft order with Textron Aviation for a fleet of Cessna Citation Longitudes. On May 27, 2026, Textron Aviation announced that the new purchase agreement will see Platoon Aviation become Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner. While the exact number of aircraft was not confirmed, Platoon Aviation said that the first four aircraft are scheduled for delivery starting in Q1 2027. Commenting on the agreement, the German operator said that the new aircraft will “complement” its existing fleet of Pilatus PC-24 super light jets “creating a highly versatile platform for the European…