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Organizers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have canceled the 2026 edition of the world’s largest military airshow, citing uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford while the Gloucestershire base remains in use by the US Air Force for strikes against Iran. The show had been scheduled to run from July 17 to 19, 2026. In a statement published on May 22, 2026, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises said the decision followed lengthy discussions with the Royal Air Force and the US Air Force regarding access to the airfield. The 2026 edition had been built around a Fighter…

Intellisense Systems has been selected by Boeing to supply avionics hardware for the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III Flight Deck Replacement program, a modernization effort aimed at addressing cockpit obsolescence across the strategic airlift fleet. The Torrance, California-based company said on May 22, 2026, that it will provide data concentrator units and multifunction displays for the program. Intellisense said the lifetime value of the award is expected to exceed $400 million. The work forms part of Boeing’s broader C-17A flight deck modernization program, which the company said includes design, manufacture, integration, qualification and military certification of a modernized flight…

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the war with Iran.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has been waiting for the U.S. to approve a new arms sale package which Reuters has reported could be worth up to $14 billion.However, U.S. President Donald Trump said following a summit with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing last week that he was undecided on whether to approve it.On Thursday, U.S. Acting…

The Royal Thai Air Force has placed a firm order for two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, the European manufacturer announced on May 22, 2026, with first delivery scheduled for the initial half of 2029.  The two aircraft will be assembled at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain. Both will be operated by the 46th Wing Division of the Royal Thai Air Force from Phitsanulok air base in northern Thailand.   The contract sees an extension of the C295’s existing footprint in Thailand. The Royal Thai Army has operated three C295s for cargo and troop transport missions since 2016, meaning that the new order broadens the type’s presence across services, rather than introducing it from scratch.  Tactical transport…

The small Montana-based tech company Reveal Technology announced that its biometric tool Identifi has been formally adopted as a program of record by U.S. Special Operations Command, or USSOCOM. And, according to last week’s announcement, it’s a major milestone, not just for the company but for the technology as well. Garrett Smith, Reveal’s chief executive officer, explained that the “milestone represents years of partnership” needed to develop the technology. “Identifi ensures that biometric identification and verification remain accessible, secure and mission-ready across the spectrum of operations,” he said. The Identifi tool is an application programmed on a mobile device that…

The 2026 edition of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has been cancelled following discussions with the Royal Air Force and the U.S. Air Force regarding uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford. Following rumors a possible cancellation, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises has confirmed that the 2026 edition of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has been cancelled. The news, which will surely disappoint many aviation enthusiasts around the world which have been planning their participation to the airshow, is apparently linked to operational activities at RAF Fairford, where the airshow is held. In fact, the statement mentions…

Thales has delivered its first two Ground Master 403 (GM403) long-range air surveillance radars to the Indonesian Air Force, the first hardware to enter service under a 13-radar contract signed in 2023, as confirmed by the French defense electronics group on May 22, 2026.  The handover took place during a ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on May 18, 2026, attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The same event marked the formal induction of six Dassault Rafale multirole fighters, an Airbus A400M and four Falcon 8X transport jets, plus initial deliveries of MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles and Safran AASM Hammer munitions.  According to Thales, the remaining 11 GM403 radars are…

The first of three RAF E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland for test and evaluation trials prior to entering squadron service. The aircraft was flown to the airbase by a mixed crew of personnel from Boeing UK and the RAF, with the arriving jet then greeted by a member of the RAF Lossiemouth Pipe Band to celebrate the event. Group Captain Sarah Brewin, the Station Commander at RAF Lossiemouth, was present alongside representatives from Boeing UK, the Wedgetail Project Team as well as members from No 8 Squadron who will fly the aircraft in service.…

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. The Deep Maintenance Modification Facility, officially opened on May 22, 2026, has been designed to bring long-term maintenance and upgrade work for the RAAF’s Poseidon fleet onto home soil, reducing the country’s reliance on overseas sustainment. A boost for sovereign capability Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles remarked that the facility reflects the government’s…

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has secured a US $100 million financing facility from QNB Group. The funding will be used to support the aviation maintenance company’s expansion as it grows beyond its roots as an in-house operation for AirAsia. The deal, announced on May 22, 2026, marks a significant milestone for ADE, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A. QNB Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa. Fueling growth The financing will go toward expanding ADE’s capacity to meet rising demand for MRO services across the region. The company has…