Satellite   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

USAF flags improved satellite communications as KC-135 priority after March fatal collision; tanker sighted with new comms anten

The USAF says improved connectivity is critical for the KC-135 fleet, elevating the issue in the wake of a fatal collision in March. A KC-135 has been spotted equipped with a newly installed satellite communications antenna, pointing to ongoing efforts to strengthen airborne link capability across the tanker force.

2026-06-08T12:58:17.765647-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • J.D. Simkins

US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet strikes, disables oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

By DefenseNews.com: An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the vessel's engineering and steering spaces.

Also: AirForceTimes and 4 more
2026-06-08T10:43:13.098783-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Wall Street Journal • Alistair MacDonald, Bertrand Benoit

Germany Drops Jet Project With France in Setback for European Defense Sovereignty

By Wall Street Journal: Germany has pulled out of a stalled stealth-fighter project with France and Spain whose lack of progress has become a symbol for the hurdles Europe faces in rebuilding its militaries as the U.S.

2026-06-08T10:56:57.785316-07:00
Event   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

FCAS uncertainty and transatlantic upheaval: What to expect at the Berlin Air Show

By Breaking Defense: Over 750 exhibitors from 37 countries are expected to display their equipment, say organizers, but the New Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, the centerpiece of FCAS, is not scheduled to make an appearance.

Also: AeroTime and aviationnews.eu
2026-06-08T07:56:25.032110-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

US approves $2B sale of Anduril counter-drone systems to Kuwait

By Breaking Defense: The potential FMS announcement came just days Iran attacked Kuwait’s airport with missiles and drones, killing one person, damaging airport facilities and halting flights.

Also: Unmanned Airspace, Defense Daily and 4 more
2026-06-08T06:41:49.927045-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Denmark targets JASSM-ER missile purchase for F-35A fleet

By FlightGlobal: Long-range strike weapon could be carried by Denmark's stealth fighters. Denmark could arm its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters with long-range cruise missiles under a prospective deal announced by the US Department of State.

Also: Aviation A2Z and Aviation Week
2026-06-08T07:44:30.896052-07:00