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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Canada opens negotiations with Italy for Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer for RCAF fighter-lead-in

The Canadian government has launched talks with Italy to acquire the Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future fighter lead-in training program. The negotiations follow Canada’s prior decision to retire the BAE Systems CT-155 Hawk in 2024.

Also: Wings and Skies Magazine

2026-06-17T08:04:26.592031-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026

By AeroTime: Thales unveiled RapidStriker, a vehicle-mounted air defense system using low-cost 70 mm rockets against drones and helicopters, at Eurosatory 2026.

2026-06-17T08:18:30.043217-07:00

Event Europe M&A Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Reuters

Leonardo, EDGE joint venture targets over €4 billion in orders in five years

By Reuters: Italian defence and aerospace company Leonardo and Abu Dhabi's EDGE group have detailed plans for a joint venture targeting ‌over 4 billion euros in orders over five years, the companies said on Wednesday at a Paris event.

2026-06-17T08:24:00.561034-07:00

Supply Chain Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

3D printing company Divergent to produce Tomahawk structure at new factory, CEO says

By Breaking Defense: “We need all hands on deck, we need as many of these as we can possibly get, and Divergent is good complimentary supply for [Raytheon],” said CEO Lukas Czinger.

2026-06-17T07:21:19.068021-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Preparing for the future fight: How one brigade is sacrificing robots in lieu of humans

By Breaking Defense: The 3rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division performed a successful robotic combined arms breach during a recent JRTC rotation, the brigade's commander told Breaking Defense.

2026-06-17T08:18:37.126777-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Poland weighs joining X-BAT autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter program

By DefenseNews.com: The announcement comes as the Polish government is mulling plans to acquire up to 32 new fighter jets.

Also: c4isrnet.com and aerospaceglobalnews.com

2026-06-17T05:48:44.189341-07:00

Event Eurofighter Europe ESA Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

MBDA shows complete Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026

By AeroTime: MBDA has presented its complete Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026, positioning it as a sovereign European deep-strike option.

2026-06-17T06:19:16.456140-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Remondo Signs First International MOU With Korea Aerospace Industries for Sub-30 cm Resolution Imaging

By SpaceWatch Global: Remondo has signed its first international memorandum of understanding since its public debut in February, with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd., the Republic of Korea's leading aerospace and defense systems integrator.

2026-06-17T05:01:40.883235-07:00

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Canada opens negotiations with Italy for Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer for RCAF fighter-lead-in

Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026

Leonardo, EDGE joint venture targets over €4 billion in orders in five years

3D printing company Divergent to produce Tomahawk structure at new factory, CEO says

Preparing for the future fight: How one brigade is sacrificing robots in lieu of humans

Poland weighs joining X-BAT autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter program

MBDA shows complete Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026

Remondo Signs First International MOU With Korea Aerospace Industries for Sub-30 cm Resolution Imaging

Leonardo, EDGE joint venture targets over €4 billion in orders in five years

Preparing for the future fight: How one brigade is sacrificing robots in lieu of humans