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KLM to resume refuelling in Suriname after court order

KLM said it will resume refuelling operations in Suriname following a court order, reversing an earlier disruption that affected its ability to top up en route.

2026-06-15T08:50:21.686322-07:00

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DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks

2026-06-15T07:11:46.027160-07:00

Breaking Defense

France enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou

2026-06-15T05:46:44.348989-07:00

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EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance

2026-06-15T05:36:10.639364-07:00

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KLM to resume refuelling in Suriname after court order KLM said it will resume refuelling operations in Suriname following a court order, reversing an earlier disruption that affected its ability to top up en route.

2026-06-15T08:50:21.686322-07:00

KLM to resume refuelling in Suriname after court order

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UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation The UK and Japan have issued a joint declaration to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), calling the next-generation fighter a core pillar of defense industrial cooperation. The pledge comes days after reports of setbacks involving Europe’s rival program, underscoring pressure to maintain momentum.

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

SpaceNews.com

DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks DARPA is soliciting input from the space industry on how the US could rapidly restore critical satellite capabilities if satellites are disabled or destroyed during conflict. The request focuses on rebuilding operational capacity under combat damage and disruption scenarios, emphasizing speed and continuity.

2026-06-15T07:11:46.027160-07:00

DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks

Breaking Defense

France enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou France has selected the MBDA–Safran combination for a multi-rocket launcher supply effort and moved into “exclusive” negotiations. The decision is set to replace France’s current LRU arsenal, effectively knocking out competitors including Thales, ArianeGroup, Lockheed Martin and Hanwha Aerospace.

2026-06-15T05:46:44.348989-07:00

France enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou

FlightGlobal

EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance EASA’s Part-IS (Information Security) is positioned as more than a standalone cyber obligation: it is framed as an aviation safety requirement that organizations must integrate into their safety management and operational governance. The change signals a new “safety-by-security” compliance era for aviation stakeholders.

2026-06-15T05:36:10.639364-07:00

EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance

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Pakistan government approves final bill for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation The Pakistani government has approved the final privatisation bill for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), moving the carrier’s ownership transition to the legislative end-stage. The decision sets the formal path for subsequent steps tied to the transaction and future operator/ownership structure.

2026-06-15T00:17:19.795885-07:00

Pakistan government approves final bill for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation

The Aviationist

UK multi-agency raid seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel A joint operation involving the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, the Royal Air Force and the National Crime Agency boarded and seized the 244-metre oil tanker Smyrtos off the UK’s south coast. Royal Marine commandos conducted the interception overnight using Chinooks, a Merlin Mk4 and a Wildcat from the Maritime Air Group.

2026-06-14T03:34:20.611234-07:00

UK multi-agency raid seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel

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FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul The FAA is close to awarding its AI-powered air traffic management system contract, weighing ASI against Palantir and Thales, according to the reporting. The program—SMART—was described by the FAA as a central pillar of its National Airspace System modernization plan, poised to reshape the ATC stack built on legacy technology.

2026-06-13T16:20:24.638043-07:00

FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul

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KLM to resume refuelling in Suriname after court order

DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks

France enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou

EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance

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