Defence Aviation News The latest technological breakthroughs, aircraft acquisitions, and other related news is available here. Russian jets flew within six metres of RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint over Black Sea News Russian jets flew within six metres of RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint over Black Sea Boeing RC-135W Rivet Jo… May 21, 2026 Entire US Air Force T-38 fleet grounded pending crash investigation News Entire US Air Force T-38 fleet grounded pending crash investigation advanced jet trainer May 20, 2026 Two brand new British F-35s have been stranded in the Azores for over two months News Two brand new British F-35s have been stranded in the Azores for over two months Lockheed Martin May 20, 2026 Snowbirds grounded? Canada confirms PC-21 turboprop replacement for Tutor News Snowbirds grounded? 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