Aircraft Carrier   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

U.S. Air Force says B-2 can launch LRASM—“stealth anti-ship” capability disclosed in surprise

The U.S. Air Force disclosed that the B-2 can launch LRASM, positioning the bomber as a stealth platform for penetrating anti-ship strike. The announcement frames the pairing as a high-impact, “fleet-killing” combination—particularly in the Pacific’s wide operating areas.

2026-06-29T17:26:04.080662-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Ukrainian drone maker to set up first US production line

By FlightGlobal: F-Drones systems like the F7 interceptor are made without any Chinese components, making them eligible for US military service Ukrainian Ministry of Defense F-Drones is the first Ukrainian producer authorised by Kyiv to export its uncrewed weapons to the US military.

2026-06-29T17:57:20.789709-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Goes Aboard USS Nimitz For 250th U.S. Anniversary Celebrations

By The War Zone: The size of T-1, the Navy's tanker drone demonstrator, stands out as it sits alongside its crewed companions on the supercarrier's deck.

Also: The Aviationist and Defense Daily
2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Sino-Russian bomber patrol over East China Sea intercepted by US and Japanese fighters

By FlightGlobal: The sortie included J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 strategic bombers. Russia and China have conducted a large joint air patrol over the East China Sea, including fighters, strategic bombers, aerial tankers and other support aircraft.

2026-06-29T10:25:56.872379-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Lockheed Martin to finalise European missile integration work on F-35 for UK and Italy

By FlightGlobal: Activity concerns final clearance of MBDA-produced munitions. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract modification worth around $74 million to finalise work to integrate European-developed weapons with its F-35 for London and Rome.

2026-06-29T07:40:42.703468-07:00