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Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft

Germany’s government will lay out a national air-transport strategy over the next 15 years, targeting leadership gains across aviation through investment in SAF, research and cost-cutting measures, while also accelerating military aircraft manufacturing. Separate coverage highlights Europe’s broader military-commercial aviation reshaping amid rising security concerns and performance catch-up on passenger demand.

2026-06-09T09:05:49.614306-07:00

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Germany weighs post-FCAS FCAS exit: Pistorius signals scope to expand F-35 purchases

2026-06-09T09:02:50.695967-07:00

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Pentagon picks preferred low-cost payload munitions for one-way attack drones, including Northrop Grumman and competing startups

2026-06-09T07:15:49.423679-07:00

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Putin proposes Su-57 co-production and customization for India to close its stealth fighter gap

2026-06-09T06:27:48.851748-07:00

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Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft Germany’s government will lay out a national air-transport strategy over the next 15 years, targeting leadership gains across aviation through investment in SAF, research and cost-cutting measures, while also accelerating military aircraft manufacturing. Separate coverage highlights Europe’s broader military-commercial aviation reshaping amid rising security concerns and performance catch-up on passenger demand.

2026-06-09T09:05:49.614306-07:00

Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft

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Germany weighs post-FCAS FCAS exit: Pistorius signals scope to expand F-35 purchases Germany’s defense minister Boris Pistorius says the country’s Future Combat Air System effort is not being set up in a way it would repeat—an apparent reference point for Berlin’s search for substitutes after the FCAS defeat. One option being discussed is ordering additional F-35 warplanes.

2026-06-09T09:02:50.695967-07:00

Germany weighs post-FCAS FCAS exit: Pistorius signals scope to expand F-35 purchases

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Pentagon picks preferred low-cost payload munitions for one-way attack drones, including Northrop Grumman and competing startups The Pentagon has revealed its preferred munitions approach for one-way attack drones, selecting payloads that are designed to be compatible with essentially any drone design. The supplier roster includes Northrop Grumman alongside multiple startups focused on low-cost, rapid-scaling munition payloads.

2026-06-09T07:15:49.423679-07:00

Pentagon picks preferred low-cost payload munitions for one-way attack drones, including Northrop Grumman and competing startups

DefenseNews.com

Putin proposes Su-57 co-production and customization for India to close its stealth fighter gap Vladimir Putin has offered India the Su-57 stealth fighter, framing the deal as one of the most expansive defense cooperation proposals in recent years. The proposal includes co-production and customization options aimed at addressing New Delhi’s reported shortfall in stealth-capable fighter capacity.

2026-06-09T06:27:48.851748-07:00

Putin proposes Su-57 co-production and customization for India to close its stealth fighter gap

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First Canadian A330 MRTT nears first flight after Airbus Getafe conversion Airbus Defence and Space has released images of the first Airbus A330 MRTT being converted for the Royal Canadian Air Force at its Getafe facility, Spain. The aircraft is advancing toward its inaugural flight, as Canada prepares to replace its existing CC-150 tanker capability under a planned 2027 delivery entry.

2026-06-09T04:57:23.411264-07:00

First Canadian A330 MRTT nears first flight after Airbus Getafe conversion

Bloomberg

Boeing told to cure KC-46 aerial-refueling tanking defect before USAF expands buys Budget and service documents cited in the cluster say Boeing must fix a lingering aerial-refueling tanker defect before the US Air Force proceeds with purchases of additional, higher-cost versions of the aircraft. The issue introduces schedule and acceptance risk ahead of future tanker procurement decisions.

2026-06-09T03:28:26.898486-07:00

Boeing told to cure KC-46 aerial-refueling tanking defect before USAF expands buys

The War Zone

VC-25B “Bridge” 747-8i nears summer debut with final modifications and Trump-era red, white and blue livery update The Air Force’s VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft is in a final modification phase ahead of its official summer debut, including updated cabin/exterior presentation reflecting Trump-preferred red, white and blue Air Force One-style livery. The program’s rollout readiness reinforces near-term interim capability as the long-term VC-25B replacement schedule continues to mature.

2026-06-08T18:13:10.064968-07:00

VC-25B “Bridge” 747-8i nears summer debut with final modifications and Trump-era red, white and blue livery update

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GA-ATS rolls out Do228 NXT modernization at Oberpfaffenhofen, targeting civil and military special-mission users General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA‑ATS) has formally rolled out the Do228 NXT twin‑turboprop at its Oberpfaffenhofen facility near Munich, showcasing the aircraft’s next-generation avionics and multi-mission configuration. The event drew ~500 government, industry and defense stakeholders as the program moves toward market entry.

2026-06-08T16:02:48.484251-07:00

GA-ATS rolls out Do228 NXT modernization at Oberpfaffenhofen, targeting civil and military special-mission users

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Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft

Germany weighs post-FCAS FCAS exit: Pistorius signals scope to expand F-35 purchases

Pentagon picks preferred low-cost payload munitions for one-way attack drones, including Northrop Grumman and competing startups

Putin proposes Su-57 co-production and customization for India to close its stealth fighter gap

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