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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control

Finland’s defense ministry and Estonia’s military have signed a June 30 letter of intent with NestAI to co-develop artificial intelligence for unmanned systems and command-and-control applications. The agreement signals a joint effort to bring AI capabilities into cross-border UAS operations and decision support.

2026-06-30T05:57:58.284559-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Ukraine hits Russia's Dubna satellite site for second time, Zelenskiy says

By Reuters: Ukraine's military struck Russia's Dubna satellite communications centre ​in the Moscow region on Tuesday for ‌the second time, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, in a widening campaign of strikes targeting such facilities.

Also: NBC News, CNN and Kyiv Independent
2026-06-30T02:58:17.030766-07:00
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Associated Press • JILL LAWLESS

Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money

By Associated Press: Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones. The Defense Investment Plan, announced Tuesday, aims to prepare the U.K.

Also: Aviation Week, Unmanned Airspace and The Independent
2026-06-30T01:43:25.394482-07:00