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DefenseNews.com

Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing advances long-range JDAM at Sea-Air-Space

Shield AI used Sea-Air-Space in Washington to showcase the X-BAT system, highlighting its push into increasingly autonomous battlefield effects. Separately, Boeing reported ongoing testing of a long-range JDAM configuration—continuing progress on standoff strike munitions intended to expand range and lethality.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and Military Times
2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00
ArianeGroup   Safran   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

France enters 'exclusive' negotiations with MBDA, Safran for long-range strike: DefMin

By Breaking Defense: The move effectively knocks out other competitors to replace France's current LRU arsenal, including a recent surprise bid by Lockheed Martin.

2026-06-15T05:46:44.348989-07:00
F-16   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Ukrainian F-16 fighters set for IRIS-T missile integration

By FlightGlobal: Donated fighters appear set to gain German-built weapon. Ukraine plans to begin arming its Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters with the German-produced IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile, according to the weapon’s manufacturer.

2026-06-15T06:02:33.285688-07:00
Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Engine issues ground South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter fleet

By FlightGlobal: The LAH is replacing legacy types in South Korea's military. South Korea’s military has suspended flights of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) Miron owing to engine defects.

2026-06-15T00:03:58.966591-07:00