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U.S. approves $1.5B Austria buy of 12 UH-60M Black Hawks—spec tweaks via updated Congressional notification

The U.S. State Department has greenlit a Foreign Military Sale to Austria for 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion. A new Congressional notification shows Austria has been re-cleared for the same quantity, with the package appearing to reflect a specification upgrade of its 2024 order.

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

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

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

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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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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

U.S. approves $1.5B Austria buy of 12 UH-60M Black Hawks—spec tweaks via updated Congressional notification The U.S. State Department has greenlit a Foreign Military Sale to Austria for 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion. A new Congressional notification shows Austria has been re-cleared for the same quantity, with the package appearing to reflect a specification upgrade of its 2024 order.

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

U.S. approves $1.5B Austria buy of 12 UH-60M Black Hawks—spec tweaks via updated Congressional notification

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

The War Zone

Air Force One update: VC-25B “Bridge” set for near-term entry, but VC-25A aircraft won’t be retired yet The ex-Qatari VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft is approaching entry into service, correcting earlier reporting. The USAF will continue operating the older VC-25A Air Force One jets, which will remain in the fleet alongside the arriving replacement asset.

2026-06-18T11:44:34.188356-07:00

Air Force One update: VC-25B “Bridge” set for near-term entry, but VC-25A aircraft won’t be retired yet

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U.S. approves $1.5B Austria buy of 12 UH-60M Black Hawks—spec tweaks via updated Congressional notification

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

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

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

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