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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Leonardo debuts AW249 attack helicopter “Fenice” platform at ILA Berlin; Italian Army deliveries slated within two years

Leonardo Helicopters used ILA Berlin to showcase its new “Fenice” platform tied to the AW249 attack helicopter, marking the type’s flying-display debut in Germany. Deliveries to the Italian Army are expected to start within two years, positioning AW249 as a near-term European attack-helicopter procurement candidate.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.879596-07:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Senate NDAA backs plan to fold SDA, Space RCO into Space Force

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee on June 11 voted 18-9 to advance its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision that would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag and insidedefense.com
2026-06-11T12:13:05.598628-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Reuters • Florence Loeve, Sabine Siebold, Tim Hepher

Exclusive: Dassault, Airbus in new Eurodrone row after fighter collapse, sources say

By Reuters: Dassault Aviation is seeking compensation from Airbus over procurement changes to the delayed Eurodrone programme, three ‌people familiar with the matter said, inflaming tensions after the collapse of their joint fighter jet project as Europe struggles to cooperate on defence.

2026-06-11T11:42:33.682288-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Crispian Balmer

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

By Reuters: Italy will ​ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities ‌as warfare is transformed by drones, satellites and data, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.

2026-06-11T10:28:21.166363-07:00