Dassault Aviation   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

After FCAS collapse, Europe pivots to new sixth-gen fighter alliances and industrial models

The FCAS “New Generation Fighter” collapse ends nearly a decade of work on a shared European sixth-generation combat air system. The breakdown is now forcing a fresh debate over capability requirements, industrial workshare, and what alliance architecture replaces FCAS—amid already widening national substitutes and procurement discussions.

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Airbus  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into ISR satellite network coordination; Airbus announces ISR group with Rohde & Schwarz

By Space Intel Report: BERLIN —The Rheinmetall-Iceye joint venture to provide SAR radar imagery for Germany’s military has expanded its mandate to include coordination of an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellite network with German New Space partners specializing in high-resolution optical and thermal imaging.

2026-06-10T23:11:37.742634-07:00
China   GA   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

AVIC ownership puts Cirrus in Department of War’s crosshairs

By FlightGlobal: Pentagon classifies the Vision Jet manufacturer as a Chinese military company operating in the USA. Cirrus Aircraft, the Wisconsin general aviation manufacturer, has been designated as a Chinese military company doing business in the United States by the US Department of War (DOW).

Also: GlobalAir.com
2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Drone wingmen face off at Berlin Air Show in race for German CCA

By Breaking Defense: Several full-sized CCA aircraft or models are on display here, with company officials eager to talk up the latest updates.

Also: Janes, Shephard Media and nextgendefense.com
2026-06-10T08:30:00.836501-07:00
Space Force   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

House appropriators release $1 trillion defense bill for FY27

By Breaking Defense: The bill also restores funding for the E-7 Wedgetail after Defense Department leaders signaled their intent to continue the program.

Also: AirForceTimes, Defense Daily, Space Policy Online and af.mil
2026-06-10T08:58:30.888800-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Germany’s Cobra 600 Is A Jet Powered Interceptor Drone That Slings An IRIS-T Missile

By The War Zone: The Cobra 600 carries the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point, extending the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries. The Cobra 600 carries the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point, extending the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries.

2026-06-10T09:56:49.007094-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Quantum Systems brings Pulse P19 turboprop to life for counter-drone duties

By FlightGlobal: Armed turboprop could also conduct roles including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Quantum Systems has taken the wraps off its Pulse P19 – an optionally-piloted design which it is targeting at the emerging counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) market.

Also: aviationnews.eu and AeroTime
2026-06-10T09:42:35.001743-07:00