Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
The Hill • Filip Timotija, Laura Kelly

Trump pledge to lift Turkey sanctions raises congressional and allied pushback over F-35 return

President Trump’s plan to remove sanctions on Turkey—along with the prospect that Ankara could be welcomed back into the F-35 program—has triggered opposition from Congress and U.S. allies. The dispute centers on whether sanctions relief should proceed and what it would mean for Turkey’s status in fifth-generation fighter cooperation.

2026-07-09T06:14:15.718453-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Video shows burning wreckage of Russian Su-35 shot down by Ukraine

By AeroTime: Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps released video of the burning wreckage of a Russian Su-35 after the Air Force confirmed the fighter was shot down.

2026-07-09T04:17:26.080439-07:00
Honeywell   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters • Allison Lampert

Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls

By Reuters: U.S. supplier Honeywell Aerospace is looking to add more products designed without restricted U.S. technologies ‌as mounting European defense spending drives demand for parts free from possible export roadblocks.

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2026-07-09T03:59:46.630231-07:00
Europe   M&A   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Laura Alviz

Deutz Agrees €1.6 Billion Deal for Military Vehicle Maker FFG

By Bloomberg: Deutz AG agreed to buy military vehicle maker FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH for €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion), expanding further into the defense sector to benefit from Europe’s rearmament drive.

2026-07-08T23:45:54.879713-07:00