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France’s DGA renews Harmattan AI “Sonora” soldier-drone program with a 5,000-unit order after Orion 2026 trials

France’s DGA has renewed its program of record with Harmattan AI, placing an additional order for 5,000 Sonora quadcopter drones. The follow-on comes roughly two years after Harmattan’s founding and after the drones’ operational use during the Orion 2026 exercise, validating the platform for wider fielding.

2026-06-23T03:42:35.867850-07:00

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Russia conducts 16-hour Tu-160M patrol over Barents/Norwegian seas, escorted by MiG-31 and intercepted by NATO F-35s

2026-06-22T18:11:39.560141-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet

2026-06-22T10:41:53.339558-07:00

Breaking Defense

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

2026-06-22T10:55:23.622235-07:00

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Embraer and OGMA complete Hungary Air Force’s first 24-month C-390 Millennium scheduled maintenance Embraer and Portuguese MRO provider OGMA have completed the first scheduled 24-month maintenance inspection for a Hungarian Air Force Embraer C-390 Millennium, marking the completion of a two-year service period following delivery into OGMA’s maintenance program.

2026-06-23T06:55:47.805503-07:00

Embraer and OGMA complete Hungary Air Force’s first 24-month C-390 Millennium scheduled maintenance

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France’s DGA renews Harmattan AI “Sonora” soldier-drone program with a 5,000-unit order after Orion 2026 trials France’s DGA has renewed its program of record with Harmattan AI, placing an additional order for 5,000 Sonora quadcopter drones. The follow-on comes roughly two years after Harmattan’s founding and after the drones’ operational use during the Orion 2026 exercise, validating the platform for wider fielding.

2026-06-23T03:42:35.867850-07:00

France’s DGA renews Harmattan AI “Sonora” soldier-drone program with a 5,000-unit order after Orion 2026 trials

Reuters

Russia conducts 16-hour Tu-160M patrol over Barents/Norwegian seas, escorted by MiG-31 and intercepted by NATO F-35s Russia’s Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bombers flew a scheduled 16-hour sortie over neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian seas, including aerial refueling, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The mission used MiG-31 escort/intercept support and was shadowed by NATO F-35 aircraft.

2026-06-22T18:11:39.560141-07:00

Russia conducts 16-hour Tu-160M patrol over Barents/Norwegian seas, escorted by MiG-31 and intercepted by NATO F-35s

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RAF receives first Airbus H145 Jupiter HC2 rotorcraft for Cyprus emergency and utility mission The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of the first Airbus Helicopters H145 Jupiter HC2 rotorcraft at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus. The utility helicopters will be staged in the eastern Mediterranean to support emergency response, firefighting, troop transport, medical evacuation and aerial reconnaissance tasks.

2026-06-22T14:26:49.639276-07:00

RAF receives first Airbus H145 Jupiter HC2 rotorcraft for Cyprus emergency and utility mission

Breaking Defense

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value An investigation finds the USAF’s newest T-7A Red Hawk trainer now carries a “serious” airworthiness risk beyond earlier reported issues, following prior weather-related constraints on the platform. Separately, BAE says it remains ready to complete final assembly and development work in the UK if the aircraft is selected for the RAF’s Hawk replacement.

2026-06-22T10:55:23.622235-07:00

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

AINonline

Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for 11 H145 helicopters for the Czech Police, replacing an existing H135 fleet. The deal underscores continued demand for the H145-class light twin as operators modernize police missions and standardize on a common rotorcraft platform.

2026-06-22T10:41:53.339558-07:00

Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet

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DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration DC Aviation says it is extending its executive aircraft management and MRO footprint by launching a new base in Aruba and supporting aircraft registered under the Aruba P4 scheme. The group already holds AOCs in Germany, Malta, San Marino and the UAE, and will apply that oversight model to Aruba-based operations.

2026-06-22T09:48:19.202458-07:00

DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration

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euroAtlantic Airways shifts from ad hoc wet-lease to longer-term ACMI partnerships Portuguese ACMI/charter operator euroAtlantic Airways is moving away from short-notice wet-lease activity toward longer-duration ACMI partnerships with airline customers, CEO Pauls Calitis said. The change reframes the carrier’s revenue model from opportunistic charters to steadier, contract-led capacity arrangements.

2026-06-22T06:09:28.956870-07:00

euroAtlantic Airways shifts from ad hoc wet-lease to longer-term ACMI partnerships

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France’s DGA renews Harmattan AI “Sonora” soldier-drone program with a 5,000-unit order after Orion 2026 trials

Russia conducts 16-hour Tu-160M patrol over Barents/Norwegian seas, escorted by MiG-31 and intercepted by NATO F-35s

Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

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