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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Germany accelerates military space buildout, signing ILA MoUs for missile-warning and next-gen intelligence constellations

Germany’s Bundeswehr is moving to scale space capabilities fast under a €35 billion ($40.4 billion) five-year military space budget, but says the national industrial base is too small to meet the ramp-up demand. At ILA Berlin, partners include Spire Global and Diehl Defence for space-based early warning and Rafael Advanced Combat Systems with Reflex Aerospace for a new high-frequency, very high-resolution intelligence constellation.

Also: ANI News Agency and satnews.com
2026-06-11T22:22:46.305129-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Upgraded Kfir takes flight in Sri Lanka

By FlightGlobal: Upgrades improve type’s operational life and readiness. A freshly upgraded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Kfir fighter of the Sri Lankan air force has completed its first flight.

2026-06-11T21:44:00.320509-07:00
Event   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Leonardo promotes AW249 as Europe’s new attack helicopter of choice

By FlightGlobal: Italian company showcases new 'Fenice' platform in German capital. Leonardo Helicopters’ AW249 attack helicopter has made its flying display debut at an ILA Berlin air show, while deliveries to the Italian army are due to start within two years.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.879596-07:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Senate NDAA backs plan to fold SDA, Space RCO into Space Force

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee on June 11 voted 18-9 to advance its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision that would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag and insidedefense.com
2026-06-11T12:13:05.598628-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

US Sees $13.7 Billion Bill to Boost F-35 Readiness, GAO Says

By Bloomberg: The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps need to spend an additional $13.7 billion through 2031 to boost declining readiness rates of the F-35 jet, the world’s biggest weapons program, the Pentagon told congressional auditors.

Also: Aviation Week and news.bgov.com
2026-06-11T07:13:53.976109-07:00