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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Embraer to open C-390 Millennium assembly in India, targeting six deliveries in 2026 and up to 10 per year by 2030

Embraer expects to deliver six C-390 Millennium tankers/transports this year and scale production to as many as 10 aircraft annually by 2030. A formal Indian tender is not yet out, but the company says New Delhi’s planned fleet recapitalisation could cover up to 80 transport aircraft, supported by an assembly site in Gavio Peixoto.

2026-06-16T14:17:17.484427-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aerial Firefighting   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The age of drone warfare brings new battlefield roles for helicopters

By The Air Current: The Pentagon is increasingly looking to helicopters as aerial counter-drone platforms, following years of lessons from global conflicts where uncrewed aircraft have proven to be lethal and cost-effective weapons that have overwhelmed traditional air defense systems.

Also: Shephard Media, Aviation Week and Airbus
2026-06-16T13:24:11.122201-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Safran   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

UAE’s EDGE takes first steps towards European prime status

By FlightGlobal: New factories and Paris headquarters will deliver sovereign capability, state-owned group argues. UAE state-owned defence group EDGE will by the next June have opened two new production sites in France as part of a recently announced European investment strategy.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter and Aviation Week
2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Congress moves again to block retirement of U-2 spy plane fleet

By Air Data News: The US Congress is once again moving to preserve the US Air Force's fleet of U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft, setting up another clash with service leaders who want to retire the Cold War-era spy plane.

2026-06-16T09:44:21.780860-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

MARSS targets C-UAS market with new Interceptor weapon

By FlightGlobal: Titanium-reinforced Interceptor-MR will be ready for deployment in 2027. Counter-unmanned air systems (C-UAS) provider MARSS will next year begin serial production of its new drone interceptor as it enters the final stages of development testing.

2026-06-16T07:32:55.309478-07:00