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New York Times • Eric Schmitt, Riley Mellen

Russian jamming linked to widespread GPS signal interference across Europe, according to scientists and U.S. military briefers

Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread GPS interference incidents across Europe to Russia, underscoring a persistent vulnerability in GPS-dependent services. The reporting adds to a growing evidence base used by regulators and operators to improve GPS/GNSS resilience and response procedures.

2026-06-05T07:58:05.311706-07:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Legislators Demand Navy Prove Trump Class Battleships Won't Sink U.S. Nuclear Shipbuilding

By The War Zone: Concerns are building the Trump class battleship will exacerbate delays in critical aircraft carrier and submarine construction.

2026-06-05T06:02:27.022265-07:00

Israel Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Associated Press • FADI TAWIL

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | A Lebanese soldier gestures in front of a Spanish U.N peacekeeper vehicle Dibbine village, southeast Lebanon, Friday, June 5, 2026, a day after Israeli forces withdrew following clashes with Hezbollah fighters.

Also: The Independent

2026-06-05T03:57:14.912427-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France fires MICA NG missile from Rafale at supersonic speed

By AeroTime: France has carried out the first supersonic Rafale firing of the MICA NG missile, testing the infrared seeker in demanding thermal conditions.

Also: defence-blog.com

2026-06-05T04:42:33.076030-07:00

Eurofighter Helicopter Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Leonardo orders jump 31% as fighters, AW149 lift Q1 2026 results

By AeroTime: Leonardo reported €9B in Q1 2026 orders, helped by Eurofighter, M-346 and UK AW149 deals, as EBITA rose 33% and backlog reached €56.8B.

2026-06-05T04:26:34.176997-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Europe

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Avilus demonstrates long-range control of its optionally-piloted Bussard

By FlightGlobal: Modified aircraft with safety pilot on board was controlled from distance of around 430nm. German uncrewed aerial system (UAS) developer Avilus has completed a milestone test flight with an optionally-piloted version of its in-development Bussard system.

2026-06-05T03:23:28.061761-07:00

China Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal

New images bring more clarity about China’s Y-15

By FlightGlobal: China's new tactical transport likely seen as a replacement for the workhorse Y-9 family. Improved images of China’s new Shaanxi Y-15/Y-30 tactical transport have emerged, offering details about the new type that resembles the Airbus Defence & Space A400M.

2026-06-04T23:46:17.583794-07:00

Israel Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

US Air Force to remain at Tel Aviv, Israel until YE26

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “US Air Force to remain at Tel Aviv, Israel until YE26” today!.

2026-06-04T22:44:19.131538-07:00

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