Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France orders multi-layer ASTER/MICA VL SAMP/T NG air defense, with eight sections scheduled from 2030

France has placed an order for the multi-layer ASTER/MICA VL version of SAMP/T NG, the French Air and Space Force acquisition plan calling for eight system sections. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2030, extending the country’s layered ground-based air and missile defense capability.

2026-06-10T03:26:47.477972-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Yazhou Sun

Cambridge Aerospace in Talks to Raise at $3.5 Billion Valuation

By Bloomberg: Cambridge Aerospace, a British defense technology startup developing interceptor systems to protect against drones and cruise missiles, is in discussions to raise approximately $300 million at a valuation of around $3.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

2026-06-10T02:56:48.755602-07:00
eVTOL   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe  
Aviation Week • Ben Goldstein

ERC System Launches Victor Cargo Drone For Military Logistics

By Aviation Week: German advanced air mobility startup ERC System has unveiled a new heavy-lift cargo drone aimed at military resupply and critical logistics missions.

Also: eVTOL Insights and tech.eu
2026-06-09T15:14:45.086643-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press • Jon Gambrell

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

By Associated Press: 1 of 7 | President Donald Trump blamed Iran for shooting down a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and said the United States must respond to the attack.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Air Data News, The War Zone, Aviation24, Bloomberg, Politico, The Hill, CNBC, Ars Technica, time.com, AeroTime, Wall Street Journal and 139 more
2026-06-08T21:57:09.740184-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for one-way attack drones

By DefenseNews.com: The list includes Northrop Grumman and several startups competing to supply low-cost payloads compatible with any drone design.

Also: AirForceTimes and 5 more
2026-06-09T07:15:49.423679-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Mike Stone

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?

By Reuters: The Saronic Corsair is part of the Pentagon's push to ​expand unmanned vehicles.

Also: The Independent, Times of India and The Independent
2026-06-09T10:26:59.014687-07:00