Satellite Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization Boeing

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Boeing wins up to $2B Space Force contract for two MUOS next-gen military communications satellites, beating Lockheed

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2 billion to build two next-generation military communications satellites in the MUOS network and provide launch support. The award extends a heavily used Pentagon satcom capability, with scope and timeline stretching to 2035 and FY2026 funding implications.

Also: Seeking Alpha and insidedefense.com

2026-06-23T15:25:14.939653-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Denmark turns in iconic red-and-white ‘Dannebrog’ F-16 for transfer to Argentina

By FlightGlobal: Copenhagen is decommissioning its F-16s, sending them to Argentina and Ukraine. The Royal Danish Air Force has turned in the fighter jet bearing the distinctive red-and-white livery of Denmark's national banner -- the Dannebrog.

2026-06-23T14:11:16.769073-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Italy says more countries could join GCAP fighter program

By Air Data News: Defense minister cites Canada, Germany and Saudi Arabia as potential Italy has signaled that additional countries could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) , the multinational effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft alongside the United Kingdom and Japan.

2026-06-23T14:07:49.186518-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The War Zone • Howard Altman

NATO And Ukraine Turning To Private Sector To Help Crater Russian Airfields

By The War Zone: A new challenge offers a reward to anyone who can develop a system to deny Russia use of its airfields.

2026-06-23T12:56:01.069593-07:00

North America Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Air Force’s Fightertown Alaska Plan Takes Shape

By The War Zone: The Air Force intends to drastically expand its premier northern outpost as Alaska's importance for Arctic and Pacific operations continues to grow.

2026-06-23T12:56:01.407896-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Policy

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings

By The War Zone: Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA hope to see the novel X-65 drone fly for the first time next year after suffering delays and cost growth.

Also: defence-blog.com

2026-06-23T11:07:48.419084-07:00

Helicopter North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Vertical Mag

U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashes during training flight

By Vertical Mag: A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska, left all crew members safe with minor injuries. Learn more.

Flying Magazine

Coast Guard Recovers 4 Crew With Minor Injuries After Alaska Helicopter Crash

AirForceTimes

Four service members safe after Coast Guard helicopter crash in Alaska

Also: Stars and Stripes, Seapower Magazine, Defense Daily, The Independent, everettpost.com and Military Times

2026-06-23T05:13:49.901908-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says

By Reuters: U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said ‌on Tuesday.