Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Airbus  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms

Rheinmetall-ICEYE Space Solutions is extending its mandate from SAR radar data to coordinating Germany’s ISR satellite network, linking the JV with partners focused on high-resolution optical and thermal imaging. In parallel, Airbus has announced an ISR group with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr and others, reinforcing a “sovereign” German-led ISR architecture across RF and EO/IR payloads.

2026-06-10T23:11:37.742634-07:00
China   GA   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

AVIC ownership puts Cirrus in Department of War’s crosshairs

By FlightGlobal: Pentagon classifies the Vision Jet manufacturer as a Chinese military company operating in the USA. Cirrus Aircraft, the Wisconsin general aviation manufacturer, has been designated as a Chinese military company doing business in the United States by the US Department of War (DOW).

Also: GlobalAir.com
2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Drone wingmen face off at Berlin Air Show in race for German CCA

By Breaking Defense: Several full-sized CCA aircraft or models are on display here, with company officials eager to talk up the latest updates.

Also: Janes, Shephard Media and nextgendefense.com
2026-06-10T08:30:00.836501-07:00
Space Force   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

House appropriators release $1 trillion defense bill for FY27

By Breaking Defense: The bill also restores funding for the E-7 Wedgetail after Defense Department leaders signaled their intent to continue the program.

Also: AirForceTimes, Defense Daily, Space Policy Online and af.mil
2026-06-10T08:58:30.888800-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Germany’s Cobra 600 Is A Jet Powered Interceptor Drone That Slings An IRIS-T Missile

By The War Zone: The Cobra 600 carries the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point, extending the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries. The Cobra 600 carries the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point, extending the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries.

2026-06-10T09:56:49.007094-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Quantum Systems brings Pulse P19 turboprop to life for counter-drone duties

By FlightGlobal: Armed turboprop could also conduct roles including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Quantum Systems has taken the wraps off its Pulse P19 – an optionally-piloted design which it is targeting at the emerging counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) market.

Also: aviationnews.eu and AeroTime
2026-06-10T09:42:35.001743-07:00