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Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track

A strike that blockaded entrances to the Guiana Space Centre ended on 16 June. Arianespace’s CEO said the disruption will not affect Ariane 6 operations, asserting the rocket remains on track for its planned launch.

2026-06-16T11:36:20.122431-07:00

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Air bp marks 100 years of in-plane refueling service, citing ~6,600M gallons supplied annually worldwide

2026-06-16T09:02:40.765882-07:00

AeroTime

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

2026-06-16T04:34:11.506127-07:00

The War Zone

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

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

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Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track A strike that blockaded entrances to the Guiana Space Centre ended on 16 June. Arianespace’s CEO said the disruption will not affect Ariane 6 operations, asserting the rocket remains on track for its planned launch.

2026-06-16T11:36:20.122431-07:00

Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track

AINonline

Air bp marks 100 years of in-plane refueling service, citing ~6,600M gallons supplied annually worldwide Air bp is celebrating its centenary of aviation fueling services, launched in 1926 with pioneering into-plane refueling. The company says it supplies the global aerocommercial market with about 6,600 million gallons of fuel each year and has backed major aviation technology milestones.

2026-06-16T09:02:40.765882-07:00

Air bp marks 100 years of in-plane refueling service, citing ~6,600M gallons supplied annually worldwide

AeroTime

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory At Eurosatory 2026, Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup showcased “B-Strike” as part of a sovereign French deep-strike architecture built around the X-Fire/B-Strike concept. The system portfolio is presented for strike reach spanning roughly 150 to 2,500 km, signaling an integrated approach to long-range land-attack capability.

2026-06-16T04:34:11.506127-07:00

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

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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

The War Zone

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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

European Spaceflight

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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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Arianespace says Guiana Space Centre strike ends June 16; Ariane 6 launch remains on track

Air bp marks 100 years of in-plane refueling service, citing ~6,600M gallons supplied annually worldwide

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

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

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