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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Vantor selects BAE Systems for next-gen high-resolution imaging satellites

Vantor has chosen BAE Systems to build its next generation of high-resolution imaging satellites. The selection “reunites” Vantor with the former Ball Aerospace business that helped develop DigitalGlobe’s Earth-observation satellites, signaling continuity in heritage and industrial approach for advanced optical ISR missions.

2026-06-24T05:40:05.508957-07:00
defense   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Airbus ramps up C295 production rate as Spain receives first SAR example

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”.

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2026-06-24T05:10:12.362920-07:00
space   Event   Satellite   Supply Chain   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Berlin's Space Reset: "The Government Only Succeeds If Industry Succeeds"

By SpaceWatch Global: Germany's space sector signals rare alignment at a Berlin roundtable - but the message is clear: delivery is on industry, and the country's credibility rides on it.

2026-06-24T00:47:57.281874-07:00
aviation   Routes   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Africa   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Nigeria rules out national carrier, eyes China cargo link

By ch-aviation: Nigeria's aviation minister, Festus Keyamo, has ruled out establishing a state-owned national carrier, saying the government will instead focus on supporting privately owned Nigerian airlines while advancing plans to launch the country's first direct cargo service to China, Nigeria's Leadership newspaper reported.

2026-06-24T04:02:53.963010-07:00