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Deutz to buy military vehicle maker Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) for €1.6 billion, deepening its defense push

Deutz AG has agreed to acquire Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH (FFG) for €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion). The deal extends Deutz further into the defense sector, positioning it to capture growth tied to Europe’s ongoing rearmament drive.

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

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European Space Imaging upgrades cloud and ground-segment architecture to shorten secure intelligence delivery for defense and se

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2026-07-08T01:46:01.126320-07:00

Bloomberg

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

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2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Space Intel Report

ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates

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2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

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Deutz to buy military vehicle maker Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) for €1.6 billion, deepening its defense push Deutz AG has agreed to acquire Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH (FFG) for €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion). The deal extends Deutz further into the defense sector, positioning it to capture growth tied to Europe’s ongoing rearmament drive.

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

Deutz to buy military vehicle maker Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) for €1.6 billion, deepening its defense push

SpaceWatch Global

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ISU France Central Campus in Strasbourg liquidated after CNES/ESA/local funding cuts The International Space University’s Central Campus in Strasbourg, France has been liquidated by court order, following earlier funding reductions from CNES, ESA and the local government. A July 6 court hearing rejected proposals by faculty and staff to keep the ISU France operation running.

2026-07-08T23:31:51.275993-07:00

ISU France Central Campus in Strasbourg liquidated after CNES/ESA/local funding cuts

The Hill

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Trump pressures NATO allies on defense spending and raises potential Turkey F-35 sale ahead of Ankara summit President Trump’s campaign to boost allied defense spending and his interest in a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey are emerging as key issues for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. The meeting is framed by heightened concern among partner nations over US expectations and procurement alignment.

2026-07-08T13:53:44.158742-07:00

Trump pressures NATO allies on defense spending and raises potential Turkey F-35 sale ahead of Ankara summit

Space Intel Report

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Eurospace: Europe's space industry sales increased 23% in 2025, headcount just 2.2%; startups are 11% of work force

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

Eurospace: Europe's space indu

Space Intel Report

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ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates Europe’s space sector booked €10.9 billion ($12.5 billion) in sales in 2025, up 23% year-on-year, according to ASD-Eurospace. Headcount rose just 2.2%, while startups account for 11% of the workforce, underscoring how demand growth is outpacing hiring across the ecosystem.

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

ASD-Eurospace: Europe’s space industry sales hit €10.9B in 2025, up 23% as government spending—especially defense—accelerates

Bloomberg

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Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut President Trump’s interim Air Force One flew internationally on July 8, but plans to route it from Turkey to the U.K. were scrapped on short notice. Reports say the Secret Service discouraged use of the Qatari-donated VC-25B, highlighting ongoing questions about the pace and adequacy of retrofitting the new Boeing 747-8-based aircraft.

2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

AeroTime

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Wizz Air to open its first Spanish operating bases in Madrid and Valencia from November 2026, adding 4 based aircraft and 20 new Wizz Air will launch its first operational bases in Spain—Madrid on 3 November 2026 and Valencia on 2 November—initially basing four aircraft. The expansion includes 20 new routes, first-ever domestic Spain services, and international connections to Italy and Romania, with additional links from London Luton.

2026-07-08T06:44:27.331628-07:00

Wizz Air to open its first Spanish operating bases in Madrid and Valencia from November 2026, adding 4 based aircraft and 20 new

AeroTime

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UK commits £1.4B over four years to Stratus deep-strike missile under €50B European initiative The UK will invest £1.4 billion over four years in Stratus, a deep-strike missile jointly developed with France and Italy, as part of a broader European deep strike effort estimated at $50 billion. The funding signals sustained UK backing for next-generation long-range precision strike capability.

2026-07-08T06:29:16.663933-07:00

UK commits £1.4B over four years to Stratus deep-strike missile under €50B European initiative

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