Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Defense Daily • Cal Biesecker

NRO modifies BlackSky contract to accelerate AROS broad-area, multi-spectral satellite development

The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office has awarded BlackSky Technology a contract modification aimed at speeding development of AROS, its multi-spectral, broad-area Earth observation satellite program. BlackSky positions AROS as a commercial alternative for “foundation imagery” suppliers, reinforcing the NRO’s push to expand commercial data pipelines.

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2026-06-09T05:42:23.550754-07:00
Middle East   Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press • Jon Gambrell

Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

By Associated Press: 1 of 6 | U.S. President Donald Trump says the pilots of a helicopter that crashed around the Strait of Hormuz are “fine.” Trump spoke to journalists late Monday after watching the NBA Finals in New York while at John F.

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2026-06-08T21:57:09.740184-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First Canadian A330 MRTT takes shape in Spain ahead of 2027 deliveries

By Air Data News: Aircraft appears in primer colors with refueling boom and hose-and-drogue pods Airbus Defence and Space has released images of the first Airbus A330 MRTT being built for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) , showing the aircraft in an advanced stage of conversion at the company's facility in Getafe, Spain.

2026-06-09T04:57:23.411264-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Boeing Must Fix Midair Tanker Problem Before Air Force Buys More

By Bloomberg: The Boeing Co. needs to fix a lingering defect with its aerial refueling tankers before the US Air Force buys dozens of more pricey versions of an aircraft that’s crucial for long-range military missions, according to budget and service documents.

2026-06-09T03:28:26.898486-07:00
Safran   Supply Chain   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
safran-group.com

Safran chooses Ludwigsburg, Germany, for a new defense equipment facility

By safran-group.com: Safran Electronics & Defense today announces an investment of nearly 50 million euros in Germany, aimed at strengthening its industrial and technological presence in the field of defense equipment, thereby reinforcing its historic footprint of over 40 years in the country.

2026-06-09T01:26:58.988507-07:00