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USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

A U.S. Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on 15 June at Edwards Air Force Base in California, erupting into flames and killing all eight crew members, officials said. Edwards AFB said initial indications were the crash was “not survivable,” with wreckage scattered across charred ground.

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

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United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

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T-Minus Barracuda sound rocket anomaly halts second launch attempt from Spaceport Nova Scotia

2026-06-15T07:16:19.592545-07:00

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AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

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AIDC lines up French partner to expand Taiwan’s UAS capabilities Taiwan’s state-owned AIDC has signed an agreement with a French UAS supplier, setting the stage for cooperation as Taiwan works to broaden its drone capabilities. The French startup behind the deal unveiled the partnership on the opening day of Eurosatory.

2026-06-15T21:31:11.593142-07:00

AIDC lines up French partner to expand Taiwan’s UAS capabilities

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USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed A U.S. Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on 15 June at Edwards Air Force Base in California, erupting into flames and killing all eight crew members, officials said. Edwards AFB said initial indications were the crash was “not survivable,” with wreckage scattered across charred ground.

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

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United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots United Airlines unveiled a “Stars and Stripes” 250th-anniversary livery on a Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, unveiled at Washington Dulles with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The carrier also reported that nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United since 2024, with 500 more expected by end-2027.

2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00

United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

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T-Minus Barracuda sound rocket anomaly halts second launch attempt from Spaceport Nova Scotia A T-Minus Barracuda sound rocket experienced an anomaly after launch from Spaceport Nova Scotia, leading teams to abandon a second planned flight. The outcome underscores ongoing reliability challenges for suborbital launch operations and range/mission planning in Canada.

2026-06-15T07:16:19.592545-07:00

T-Minus Barracuda sound rocket anomaly halts second launch attempt from Spaceport Nova Scotia

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Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space At Sea Air Space in Washington, D.C., Shield AI showcased its X-BAT, while Boeing highlighted progress on long-range JDAM standoff weapons. A separate segment also surfaced emerging underwater special-forces gear and additional updates on standoff munitions and defense finance.

2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00

Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space

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AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has commissioned a data-driven study—partnering with Seefeld Group—to map business aviation activity across Africa. AfBAA says initial findings will be presented at Aviation Africa in Nairobi on Sept. 9–10, targeting actionable intelligence for members, operators and policymakers.

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market

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EOS acquires MARSS to scale AI-enabled detect-to-defeat counter-drone C2, unveils enlarged integrated package at Eurosatory 2026 Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has completed the acquisition of AI-enabled command-and-control supplier MARSS, positioning the company to offer integrated counter-drone “detect-to-defeat” solutions. EOS plans to roll out the expanded counter-drone business model at Eurosatory 2026, bundling detection and operational neutralisation in a single pitch to buyers.

2026-06-14T22:31:07.267671-07:00

EOS acquires MARSS to scale AI-enabled detect-to-defeat counter-drone C2, unveils enlarged integrated package at Eurosatory 2026

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ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74 NASA says a section of the ISS’s Canadarm2 robotic arm broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. Expedition 74 advanced biomedical and other research work while preparing for the on-orbit fix, with a spare already installed on the station.

2026-06-12T06:17:31.767416-07:00

ISS Canadarm2 fault forces spacewalk repair planning for Expedition 74

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USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

United marks 250th anniversary with “Stars and Stripes” Boeing livery and hits hiring milestone for military pilots

T-Minus Barracuda sound rocket anomaly halts second launch attempt from Spaceport Nova Scotia

AFBAA launches continent-wide research to quantify Africa’s business aviation market

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