UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Capt. Broder Nielsen

Germany plans MQ-9B drone integration with P-8A Poseidon to monitor Russian submarines

Germany’s Naval Aviation Command says the MQ-9B will be its first operating unmanned system, pairing it step-by-step with aircraft to work closely on anti-submarine surveillance. The approach follows a parallel modernization push showcased at ILA 2026, with P-8A Poseidon deliveries continuing into late next year.

2026-06-12T04:45:14.870535-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Pentagon awards $154 million contract for 11 F-35s destined for undisclosed customer

By Air Data News: Lockheed Martin will procure long-lead components for 11 fighter jets scheduled for production through 2030 U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $154 million contract to procure long-lead materials for 11 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets destined for an undisclosed foreign customer.

2026-06-12T07:57:35.978523-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Germany's Bundeswehr wants a rapid buildup of its space capacity; Germany's industrial base is struggling to keep up

By Space Intel Report: BERLIN — The German Bundeswehr is coming to grips with the fact that its national space industrial base is to small to handle the ramp-up required of Germany’s five-year 35-billion-euro ($40.4 billion) military space budget starting this year.

Also: ANI News Agency and satnews.com
2026-06-11T22:22:46.305129-07:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Upgraded Kfir takes flight in Sri Lanka

By FlightGlobal: Upgrades improve type’s operational life and readiness. A freshly upgraded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Kfir fighter of the Sri Lankan air force has completed its first flight.

2026-06-11T21:44:00.320509-07:00
Event   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Leonardo promotes AW249 as Europe’s new attack helicopter of choice

By FlightGlobal: Italian company showcases new 'Fenice' platform in German capital. Leonardo Helicopters’ AW249 attack helicopter has made its flying display debut at an ILA Berlin air show, while deliveries to the Italian army are due to start within two years.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.879596-07:00