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Iran-war shock lifts fares while profitability comes under pressure across airlines

Wizz Air reported profit erosion amid the Iran war while flying a record 69.7 million passengers year-to-end March, and Thai Airways flagged softer travel demand as Gulf carriers discount. Industry data points to a sharp US airfare rise (+30% since early 2026) and IBA analysis shows Q1 revenue growth masking mounting margin pressure from higher fuel costs and disruption.

2026-06-11T02:21:36.445075-07:00

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Anduril CEO says it would consider building a next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US

2026-06-11T04:58:02.688723-07:00

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Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare

2026-06-11T04:33:23.409630-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

Allied by Design Part 2: America’s cislunar ambitions—and what Europe must do on security, NATO cooperation and the space econom

2026-06-11T01:14:14.490862-07:00

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Anduril CEO says it would consider building a next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf said the company would “absolutely” consider locating its next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US. The comment underscores how Anduril’s scaling plans and investment momentum may reshape where defense production capacity is built and how quickly it can expand.

2026-06-11T04:58:02.688723-07:00

Anduril CEO says it would consider building a next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US

SpaceNews.com

Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare As battlefield innovation drives more complex threat mixes, missile defense is increasingly challenged by saturation—when attackers combine mass, speed, and coordinated timelines to overwhelm detection, tracking, and intercept capacity. The cluster frames how evolving concepts of operations are forcing defense planners to rethink effectiveness under maximum load conditions.

2026-06-11T04:33:23.409630-07:00

Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare

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Iran-war shock lifts fares while profitability comes under pressure across airlines Wizz Air reported profit erosion amid the Iran war while flying a record 69.7 million passengers year-to-end March, and Thai Airways flagged softer travel demand as Gulf carriers discount. Industry data points to a sharp US airfare rise (+30% since early 2026) and IBA analysis shows Q1 revenue growth masking mounting margin pressure from higher fuel costs and disruption.

2026-06-11T02:21:36.445075-07:00

Iran-war shock lifts fares while profitability comes under pressure across airlines

SpaceWatch Global

Allied by Design Part 2: America’s cislunar ambitions—and what Europe must do on security, NATO cooperation and the space econom #SpaceWatchGl analysis examines Europe’s role in U.S. cislunar plans, focusing on how NATO cooperation could translate into day-to-day security posture, and how the “future space economy” may be shaped by capability needs in the Moon–Earth operating environment.

2026-06-11T01:14:14.490862-07:00

Allied by Design Part 2: America’s cislunar ambitions—and what Europe must do on security, NATO cooperation and the space econom

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US clears $292M FMS for 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs to South Korea The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to South Korea for 70 Raytheon AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment, valued at $292 million. The package is intended to enhance South Korea’s air-to-air defense capability.

2026-06-11T01:13:27.949362-07:00

US clears $292M FMS for 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs to South Korea

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Ukraine’s Maximus Airlines reactivates its Il-76TD cargo fleet Ukraine’s Maximus Airlines has reactivated an Il-76TD aircraft, signaling a step toward restoring cargo lift capacity after a period of inactivity. The move underscores continued use of legacy heavy-lift platforms for the carrier’s operating needs amid ongoing operating constraints in the region.

2026-06-11T00:03:11.344164-07:00

Ukraine’s Maximus Airlines reactivates its Il-76TD cargo fleet

FlightGlobal

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership The US Department of War added Cirrus Aircraft—manufacturer of the Cirrus Vision Jet—to its in-country list of Chinese military companies under the agency’s AVIC-linked criteria. The designation brings Cirrus and its US operations under an expanding federal contracting ban framework, according to the report.

2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

Reuters

Russia names former Syria troop commander to head Aerospace Forces, Defence Ministry says The Russian Defence Ministry appointed a former commander of troops in Syria to lead the country’s Aerospace Forces, the ministry said. The personnel change signals continued emphasis on experienced field commanders as Russia manages its air and space military posture.

2026-06-10T09:59:57.599295-07:00

Russia names former Syria troop commander to head Aerospace Forces, Defence Ministry says

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Iran-war shock lifts fares while profitability comes under pressure across airlines

Anduril CEO says it would consider building a next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US

Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare

Allied by Design Part 2: America’s cislunar ambitions—and what Europe must do on security, NATO cooperation and the space econom

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