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US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

The US State Department has cleared a Foreign Military Sale worth $1.5 billion for Austria to acquire 12 additional Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. A new Congressional notification indicates the procurement includes a specification upgrade to match Austria’s earlier 12-unit 2024 order.

2026-06-19T04:16:11.949077-07:00

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Pentagon warns solid-rocket-motor shortages could cap missile production; Northrop Grumman says it’s ready to scale under longer

2026-06-19T07:38:37.513880-07:00

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Daher outlines MALE drone specs for potential French armed-forces programme

2026-06-19T05:37:17.909939-07:00

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BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

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Pentagon warns solid-rocket-motor shortages could cap missile production; Northrop Grumman says it’s ready to scale under longer The Pentagon is flagging solid rocket motor supply constraints as a potential brake on efforts to sharply increase missile output. In response, Northrop Grumman says the industrial base is prepared to ramp production, but points to longer contracting horizons as key to scaling.

2026-06-19T07:38:37.513880-07:00

Pentagon warns solid-rocket-motor shortages could cap missile production; Northrop Grumman says it’s ready to scale under longer

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Daher outlines MALE drone specs for potential French armed-forces programme Daher says it can develop a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone for the French armed forces, contingent on Paris proceeding with a development programme. The airframer provided additional performance detail aimed at boosting wingspan, payload and endurance, positioning the design for France’s future MALE requirement.

2026-06-19T05:37:17.909939-07:00

Daher outlines MALE drone specs for potential French armed-forces programme

FlightGlobal

US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy The US State Department has cleared a Foreign Military Sale worth $1.5 billion for Austria to acquire 12 additional Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. A new Congressional notification indicates the procurement includes a specification upgrade to match Austria’s earlier 12-unit 2024 order.

2026-06-19T04:16:11.949077-07:00

US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

AeroTime

RAAF and US Air Force complete first joint F-35A weapons integration test using Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle The RAAF says it has finished its first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle (WFMV) flight test on an F-35A Lightning II, conducted in tandem with the US Air Force. The late-April trial is intended to accelerate and streamline Australia’s weapons integration onto the F-35A.

2026-06-19T03:51:13.172308-07:00

RAAF and US Air Force complete first joint F-35A weapons integration test using Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle

FlightGlobal

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk BAE Systems says it is prepared to advance its Boeing T-7 advanced jet trainer (AJT) offer for a high-profile Royal Air Force requirement, but is waiting for the UK competition to be formally launched. The development hinges on the timing and structure of the upcoming replacement process for RAF-operated Hawks.

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems pitches Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk as RAF Hawk T2 replacement “different way” for fast-jet pilot training BAE Systems is offering the Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk to the RAF as a potential replacement for the BAE Systems Hawk T2, presenting the aircraft as an alternative approach to fast-jet pilot training, a campaign official said June 18, 2026. Selection would reshape the UK’s next phase of trainer acquisition and training capacity planning.

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

BAE Systems pitches Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk as RAF Hawk T2 replacement “different way” for fast-jet pilot training

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems subsidiary Callen-Lenz details Nyan one-way effector; USAF solicits Dronebuster Block 4 handheld counter-UAS for Min BAE Systems’ Callen-Lenz has released early details of its Nyan one-way effector after recent British Army trial activity, claiming the system is already operational in Ukraine and that “thousands” have been delivered. Separately, the U.S. Air Force issued a June 18, 2026 solicitation for DZYNE Technologies Dronebuster Block 4 handheld counter-drone systems for Minot AFB.

2026-06-19T01:22:54.645846-07:00

BAE Systems subsidiary Callen-Lenz details Nyan one-way effector; USAF solicits Dronebuster Block 4 handheld counter-UAS for Min

Wall Street Journal

US Air Force selects two industry partners for autonomous “drone jet fighter” program aimed at deep-strike support The US Air Force has agreed to deals with two companies for a new generation of autonomous drone jet fighters designed to help manned warplanes strike targets deep in enemy territory. The initiative signals a move to accelerate uncrewed, mission-led capabilities to augment contested penetrations.

2026-06-18T15:51:43.409866-07:00

US Air Force selects two industry partners for autonomous “drone jet fighter” program aimed at deep-strike support

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US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

Pentagon warns solid-rocket-motor shortages could cap missile production; Northrop Grumman says it’s ready to scale under longer

Daher outlines MALE drone specs for potential French armed-forces programme

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

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