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Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm “loyal wingman” and U145 transport drone at ILA; Boeing updates MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German CCA bid

At ILA Berlin Airshow (10-14 June 2026), Airbus Defence and Space showcased a full-scale mockup of the U760 Ravenstorm UCAV “loyal wingman” concept and a new U145 transport drone based on the H145 platform. Boeing used the show to unveil an upgraded MQ-28 Ghost Bat, targeting payload and range improvements ahead of a German combat aircraft competition.

2026-06-10T08:30:00.836501-07:00
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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.

2026-06-10T09:42:35.001743-07:00
Satellite   Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Spire to pursue space-based missile warning in partnership with German defense firm

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Satellite data provider Spire Global has partnered with one of Germany’s largest defense contractors to pursue space-based missile warning and hypersonic threat detection capabilities.

Also: Business Wire
2026-06-10T08:08:26.606724-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Helsing aims electronic attack version of CA-1 Europa at 2031 service entry

By FlightGlobal: Electronic attack version of uncrewed system breaks cover. Helsing has launched a new version of its in-development CA-1 Europa unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), with the platform to gain an electronic attack (EA) capability for operational use from early next decade.

Also: Aviation Week and euro-sd.com
2026-06-10T07:59:14.777564-07:00