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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Germany mulls dedicated armed-forces launch facility to secure national-security access to space

Germany is considering establishing a dedicated launch facility for its armed forces to ensure reliable access to space for future national security missions. The proposal is aimed at reducing dependence on external launch capacity as Germany plans for next-generation defense space requirements.

2026-07-28T07:56:46.726313-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

MGI Engineering spins up autonomous Vortex for UK competition

By FlightGlobal: High-performance platform will be promoted for UK requirement. UK company MGI Engineering has launched its T-022 Vortex autonomous collaborative platform (ACP), which it says “is designed from the outset to work alongside crewed jets as part of a coordinated team”.

Also: Unmanned Airspace
2026-07-28T07:45:41.249167-07:00
Event   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Ashley Roque

PACAF looks to reduce exercise participation to preserve 'readiness': Commander

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is reevaluating its upcoming exercise schedule to help preserve “readiness” in the face of increased commitments around the globe, including the Middle East, according to the four-star general overseeing the region.

2026-07-28T07:12:28.491494-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Dassault Aviation   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   BAE Systems  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

FalconWorks chief details BAE Systems’ 25-year path to Brontanax CCA

By FlightGlobal: Unveiling propels UK to top table of CCA market. With global interest in a new class of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) having taken off this decade, including with the US Air Force earlier this year ordering its first operational examples, the UK had looked at risk of falling critically behind.

Also: AINonline, Shephard Media and defensehere.com
2026-07-28T03:06:53.364479-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Aerial Firefighting   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • STEPHEN McGRATH, Vadim Ghirda

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions

By Associated Press: Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, drones have repeatedly violated Romania's airspace.

2026-07-28T03:40:23.497039-07:00