aviation   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus   Airbus A320   KLM  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Probe into KLM A321neo tail-strike in Lisbon handed to Dutch Safety Board

Portuguese authorities have delegated the investigation into a KLM Airbus A321neo tail-strike in Lisbon to the Dutch Safety Board. The underlying occurrence involved underside fuselage damage during landing, expanding the scope of the safety probe beyond the immediate tail-strike impact.

2026-07-08T23:45:56.175633-07:00
space   Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy   Thales  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NATO Allies Form New Partnerships to Develop High-End Space Capabilities across the Alliance

By SpaceWatch Global: NATO Allies have opened a new chapter in Allied space operations, with multinational initiatives to develop new space-based capabilities.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter and defence-blog.com
2026-07-08T22:53:31.675054-07:00
defense   Europe   M&A   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Laura Alviz

Deutz Agrees €1.6 Billion Deal for Military Vehicle Maker FFG

By Bloomberg: Deutz AG agreed to buy military vehicle maker FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH for €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion), expanding further into the defense sector to benefit from Europe’s rearmament drive.

2026-07-08T23:45:54.879713-07:00