Red Hat will support your RHEL forever now - for a price

Red Hat announced a paid "Long‑Life Add‑On" that lets customers extend support for a specific RHEL release indefinitely as long as they continue to pay. The change lets organizations keep receiving updates and fixes for older RHEL releases beyond normal lifecycle windows but introduces ongoing subscription costs and potential vendor lock‑in. Organizations should reassess patching and upgrade plans, budget for extended support if needed, and consider security implications if they opt not to pay for continued vendor patches.