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TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff

Since the tournament began June 11, U.S. agencies have seized more than 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues, TSA said Tuesday. The figure highlights the scale of unauthorized UAS activity around major events and the need for operators to plan for sustained security enforcement.

2026-06-23T08:56:52.590139-07:00

eVTOL Insights

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations

2026-06-23T01:47:43.649800-07:00

Ars Technica

SpaceX’s Starfall demo: reusable capsule for orbit-and-return in-space manufacturing and pharma

2026-06-22T22:40:31.194852-07:00

The War Zone

US aircraft carriers reposition as USS Nimitz completes Southern Seas tour and USS George Washington prepares Pacific deployment

2026-06-22T16:26:14.813614-07:00

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TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff Since the tournament began June 11, U.S. agencies have seized more than 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues, TSA said Tuesday. The figure highlights the scale of unauthorized UAS activity around major events and the need for operators to plan for sustained security enforcement.

2026-06-23T08:56:52.590139-07:00

TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff

eVTOL Insights

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations AutoFlight has been picked for the inaugural round of Hong Kong’s “Regulatory Sandbox X,” a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating the city’s low-altitude economy. The program will test innovative low-altitude use cases through regulatory trial conditions, positioning AutoFlight for follow-on commercialization.

2026-06-23T01:47:43.649800-07:00

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations

Ars Technica

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SpaceX’s Starfall demo: reusable capsule for orbit-and-return in-space manufacturing and pharma SpaceX has launched and is debuting its Starfall reentry capsule in its first orbit-and-return demonstration, aimed at testing reusable hardware that could enable on-orbit production and return logistics. The activity also pairs with major corporate financing—reportedly a $20B public bond offering—marking a dual milestone for the program.

2026-06-22T22:40:31.194852-07:00

SpaceX’s Starfall demo: reusable capsule for orbit-and-return in-space manufacturing and pharma

The War Zone

US aircraft carriers reposition as USS Nimitz completes Southern Seas tour and USS George Washington prepares Pacific deployment As of June 22, 2026, USS Nimitz has finished its Southern Seas tour, while USS George Washington is reported operating in the Pacific. Washington has been described moored at Naval Station Norfolk ahead of a Southern Seas deployment timeline, with the carrier and escorts joining Japanese forces in the Philippine Sea for “Valiant Shield.”

2026-06-22T16:26:14.813614-07:00

US aircraft carriers reposition as USS Nimitz completes Southern Seas tour and USS George Washington prepares Pacific deployment

Air Data News

Textron Aviation debuts Cessna SkyCourier in special missions configuration at Farnborough to court international buyers Textron Aviation will showcase the Cessna SkyCourier at the Farnborough International Airshow in a special-missions configuration, aiming to win international customers for the twin-engine turboprop. The display underscores how operators are evaluating platform fit as demand for light cargo and mission-capable aircraft expands globally.

2026-06-22T12:33:23.550534-07:00

Textron Aviation debuts Cessna SkyCourier in special missions configuration at Farnborough to court international buyers

DefenseNews.com

SOF Week spotlights throwable rugged ground drones alongside Air Force push for collaborative combat aircraft and long-range mun Defense News Weekly reports at SOF Week on a rugged “throwable” ground drone concept designed for rapid, non-traditional entry into contested environments. The episode also notes parallel Air Force moves toward collaborative combat aircraft and the development of new long-range munitions for distributed strike and support missions.

2026-06-22T10:12:51.999072-07:00

SOF Week spotlights throwable rugged ground drones alongside Air Force push for collaborative combat aircraft and long-range mun

AeroTime

RAAF hosts USAF Test Pilot School at Williamtown in rare return to allied exchange The Royal Australian Air Force hosted the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School for the first time in many years, welcoming students and instructors to RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. The visit marks a renewed US-Australia training exchange tied to test and evaluation expertise sharing.

2026-06-22T06:25:10.755818-07:00

RAAF hosts USAF Test Pilot School at Williamtown in rare return to allied exchange

Space Intel Report

PLD Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg and MaiaSpace update inaugural flight plans under ESA’s European Launcher Challenge PARIS — Three of four startup launch service providers competing in ESA’s European Launcher Challenge—PLD Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) and MaiaSpace—shared progress updates ahead of their inaugural flight campaigns. The latest disclosures map each team’s development status against the competition’s next milestones.

2026-06-22T04:41:34.576116-07:00

PLD Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg and MaiaSpace update inaugural flight plans under ESA’s European Launcher Challenge

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TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations

SpaceX’s Starfall demo: reusable capsule for orbit-and-return in-space manufacturing and pharma

US aircraft carriers reposition as USS Nimitz completes Southern Seas tour and USS George Washington prepares Pacific deployment

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