UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

USAF selects General Atomics and Anduril for first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (FQ-42A/YFQ-44A) production contracts while kee

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Collaborative Combat Aircraft production contracts to General Atomics (FQ-42A) and Anduril (YFQ-44A), moving both airframes into the service’s first CCA production phase. The service will continue competition among software vendors for mission autonomy as the programs transition from EMD.

Reuters

US Air Force awards production contracts to General Atomics, Anduril for drone wingmen

Breaking Defense • Aaron Mehta, Michael Marrow

Air Force picks General Atomics, Anduril to build first CCA drone wingmen

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Defense Scoop, Defense Daily, anduril.com, ga-asi.com, The War Zone, insidedefense.com and ga.com

2026-06-17T14:21:04.826761-07:00

Middle East Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

All Iranian sanctions to be lifted - report

By ch-aviation: The United States is prepared to lift all sanctions on Iran, including multiple designations against various airlines, according to the leaked memorandum of understanding for a deal ending the conflict between the countries.

Also: AirForceTimes

2026-06-17T13:18:42.114950-07:00

Honeywell AI Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

How Honeywell Aerospace plans to tap into the global CCA market

By Breaking Defense: Honeywell Aerospace executive Matthew Milas lays out Honeywell's view on CCAs as a key platform-agnostic supplier.

2026-06-17T11:22:34.289595-07:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Lyntris Acquires Robotics Firm Novium to Further Satellite Offerings

By Via Satellite: Recently formed defense tech company Lyntris has made an acquisition, buying Houston-based robotics firm Novium to further its satellite offerings.

2026-06-17T13:02:15.687107-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Canada enters negotiations with Italy over M-346 trainer acquisition

By FlightGlobal: The Royal Canadian Air Force has spent several years looking for a new trainer after retiring its BAE Systems CT-155 Hawks in 2024.

Wings

Canada begins talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets

Skies Magazine

Canada in talks with Italy for future training jet

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

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

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

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Via Satellite • Clémence Poirier

The Space Sector Under Cyber Fire in the US-Israel-Iran War

By Via Satellite: On February 28, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, carrying out airstrikes against Iran alongside cyber and electronic operations.

2026-06-17T09:41:12.953167-07:00