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Putin says Russia is expanding a domestic satellite-constellation “Starlink rival” to control assault drones, with work underway

Vladimir Putin said Russia is expanding a constellation of domestically produced satellites to provide a better network for assault-drone control than Starlink, while also developing FPV drones and AI-powered drone capabilities. The statements were paired with vows to intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.

2026-06-12T10:11:52.438542-07:00

Breaking Defense

Germany plans MQ-9B drone integration with P-8A Poseidon to monitor Russian submarines

2026-06-12T04:45:14.870535-07:00

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GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators

2026-06-12T00:01:47.241310-07:00

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Greece advances €1B defense package including three Embraer C-390 Millennium airlifters and U.S.-Israeli drones

2026-06-11T01:41:07.637543-07:00

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Putin says Russia is expanding a domestic satellite-constellation “Starlink rival” to control assault drones, with work underway Vladimir Putin said Russia is expanding a constellation of domestically produced satellites to provide a better network for assault-drone control than Starlink, while also developing FPV drones and AI-powered drone capabilities. The statements were paired with vows to intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.

2026-06-12T10:11:52.438542-07:00

Putin says Russia is expanding a domestic satellite-constellation “Starlink rival” to control assault drones, with work underway

Breaking Defense

Germany plans MQ-9B drone integration with P-8A Poseidon to monitor Russian submarines Germany’s Naval Aviation Command says the MQ-9B will be its first operating unmanned system, pairing it step-by-step with aircraft to work closely on anti-submarine surveillance. The approach follows a parallel modernization push showcased at ILA 2026, with P-8A Poseidon deliveries continuing into late next year.

2026-06-12T04:45:14.870535-07:00

Germany plans MQ-9B drone integration with P-8A Poseidon to monitor Russian submarines

eVTOL Insights

GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators GSMA says it is launching an industry-first call to action bringing together telecom leaders, aviation stakeholders, security organizations and drone operators to shape safer drone airspace. The initiative is framed as a cross-industry effort to align connectivity and operational practices for unmanned flight environments.

2026-06-12T00:01:47.241310-07:00

GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators

Breaking Defense

Saronic and Castelion plan 2027 maritime hypersonic launch from MUSV Marauder with Blackbeard Saronic and Castelion say they will integrate Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic missile with Saronic’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marauder for a first-of-its-kind maritime launch demonstration. The partners target a launch demo next year, with a maritime launch planned for 2027.

2026-06-11T12:19:53.778202-07:00

Saronic and Castelion plan 2027 maritime hypersonic launch from MUSV Marauder with Blackbeard

Aviation Today

DARPA invites 72 teams to compete in Heavy Lift Challenge, pushing drone designs to carry 4× their own weight DARPA has invited 72 teams to demonstrate innovative drone designs for its Heavy Lift Challenge, targeting aircraft capable of carrying at least four times their own weight. The selection signals a push toward higher payload-to-weight UAS architectures and manufacturing approaches that can scale.

2026-06-11T12:02:51.029440-07:00

DARPA invites 72 teams to compete in Heavy Lift Challenge, pushing drone designs to carry 4× their own weight

Reuters

Dassault seeks compensation from Airbus over procurement changes tied to the delayed Eurodrone Dassault Aviation is pursuing compensation from Airbus over alleged procurement changes affecting the delayed Eurodrone programme, according to three sources. The dispute escalates tensions after the partners’ wider fighter-jet collaboration collapsed, underscoring mounting friction in Europe’s defence-industrial cooperation.

2026-06-11T11:42:33.682288-07:00

Dassault seeks compensation from Airbus over procurement changes tied to the delayed Eurodrone

Reuters

Meloni presses NATO to rebalance defence spending toward drones, satellites and data as Italy boosts outlays Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy will raise its official defence budget this year, while urging NATO allies to rethink spending priorities. Her argument is that modern warfare is increasingly shaped by drones, satellites and data—raising the stakes for how alliance resources are allocated.

2026-06-11T10:28:21.166363-07:00

Meloni presses NATO to rebalance defence spending toward drones, satellites and data as Italy boosts outlays

AINonline

Swarm Aero moves to production-ready large military drone system, selected Honeywell TPE331 engine Swarm Aero says it is building a production-ready uncrewed air system for large military drone operations, powered by Honeywell’s TPE331 engine. The update links the drone maker’s scale-up effort to a proven commercial/military turboprop core as it transitions from development toward production deployment.

2026-06-11T06:11:36.278631-07:00

Swarm Aero moves to production-ready large military drone system, selected Honeywell TPE331 engine

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Putin says Russia is expanding a domestic satellite-constellation “Starlink rival” to control assault drones, with work underway

Germany plans MQ-9B drone integration with P-8A Poseidon to monitor Russian submarines

GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators

Greece advances €1B defense package including three Embraer C-390 Millennium airlifters and U.S.-Israeli drones

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