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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Poland weighs joining X-BAT autonomous VTOL fighter program as it considers up to 32 new jets

Poland is considering joining X-BAT, an autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter program, at the same time the government is evaluating plans to acquire up to 32 new fighter jets. The decision signals continued search for next-step modernization beyond its current procurement pipeline.

Also: c4isrnet.com and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2026-06-17T05:48:44.189341-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Remondo Signs First International MOU With Korea Aerospace Industries for Sub-30 cm Resolution Imaging

By SpaceWatch Global: Remondo has signed its first international memorandum of understanding since its public debut in February, with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd., the Republic of Korea's leading aerospace and defense systems integrator.

2026-06-17T05:01:40.883235-07:00
Helicopter   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

NH Industries seeks buyers for ex-Norwegian NH90 fleet

By FlightGlobal: Manufacturer recovers helicopters formerly stored at Bardufoss air base following 2022 contract cancellation by Oslo. NH Industries (NHI) will this week complete the repossession of nine NH90 maritime helicopters formerly operated by Norway as it begins the process of selling the secondhand assets.

2026-06-17T04:48:13.499013-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Bayraktar  
Reuters

Italy gives conditional approval to Leonardo-Baykar drones joint venture

By Reuters: Italy's government has given conditional approval to the joint venture between state-controlled defence ​group Leonardo and Turkey's Baykar to produce ‌unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a source told Reuters on Wednesday.

2026-06-17T00:32:41.887516-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Aura Aero mulls CCA development as Enbata takes shape

By FlightGlobal: Next project under consideration by the Toulouse firm could lead to a first flight before end of the decade. Aura Aero has begun early design work on a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that could fly in 2028, the French firm has disclosed.

2026-06-17T00:32:37.492811-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KF-21 obtains type certification in South Korea

By FlightGlobal: Milestone is another step on KF-21's march to service entry. The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has received its initial type certification, following a five-year airworthiness review process.

Also: Aviation Week and Janes
2026-06-16T21:17:21.880597-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aerial Firefighting   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airbus  
The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The age of drone warfare brings new battlefield roles for helicopters

By The Air Current: The Pentagon is increasingly looking to helicopters as aerial counter-drone platforms, following years of lessons from global conflicts where uncrewed aircraft have proven to be lethal and cost-effective weapons that have overwhelmed traditional air defense systems.

Also: Aviation Week and Airbus
2026-06-16T13:24:11.122201-07:00