Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

EU-backed funding unlocks Ukraine’s “UASAT” “Starlink-lite” broadband satellite constellation (GomSpace, Stetman LLC)

A new EU initiative with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is set to provide €140 million in guarantees and €21 million in grants to advance Ukraine’s government broadband “Starlink-lite” satellite constellation. The effort, led by GomSpace and Stetman LLC, is positioned as a path to faster, resilient satcom deployment for government use.

2026-05-19T11:28:37.680935-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First Czech Air Force KC-390 completes maiden flight in Brazil

By Air Data News: Prague ordered two Embraer aircraft configured for transport, refueling and aerial first Embraer KC-390 Millennium destined for the Czech Air Force has completed its maiden flight in Brazil, according to a video released by the Czech government and produced by the Brazilian manufacturer.

2026-05-19T10:40:19.832520-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Italy buying six Airbus-made A330 MRRT tankers, a $1.6B value

By Breaking Defense: Rome initially announced its intention to acquire the Boeing-made KC-46 Pegasus tankers in 2022.

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2026-05-19T09:10:26.446797-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

NATO fighter shoots down drone over Estonian airspace

By AeroTime: A Baltic Air Policing fighter shot down a probable Ukrainian drone over Lake Võrtsjärv on May 19, days after a similar drone was destroyed in Lithuania.

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2026-05-19T04:09:20.248562-07:00