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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Tata-Airbus completes maiden test flight of India-assembled Airbus C295 in Vadodara

The first Airbus C295 assembled in India has completed its maiden test flight from Tata-Airbus’ final assembly line in Vadodara, Gujarat. The milestone moves the program closer to delivery of the aircraft to the Indian Air Force, signalling further localization of C295 production under the Tata-Airbus industrial effort.

Also: India Defense News, Times of India, Economic Times, ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-06-11T01:57:33.989104-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

EDGE opens European subsidiary in Paris

By FlightGlobal: Abu Dhabi-based defence house aims to tap into region's growing military spending potential. United Arab Emirates defence house EDGE has launched a European subsidiary, EDGE Europe, with headquarters in Paris and an engineering and manufacturing hub in Bordeaux.

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com
2026-06-11T06:13:04.352709-07:00
Supply Chain   Leadership   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • John Micklethwait, Paula Doenecke

Anduril CEO Says He’s Open to Building Weapons Hub Outside of US

By Bloomberg: Anduril Industries Inc., one of the world’s most valuable defense-tech startups, would “absolutely” consider building its next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US, said Chief Executive Officer Brian Schimpf.

2026-06-11T04:58:02.688723-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea cleared for AMRAAM buy

By FlightGlobal: The AIM-120 is a key weapon for the Republic of Korea Air Force. South Korea has been cleared to buy 70 Raytheon AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs).

Also: Yonhap News Agency and koreatimes.co.kr
2026-06-11T01:13:27.949362-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Greece formally proposes purchase of three Embraer C-390 transports to parliament

By Air Data News: The Greek government has formally presented a new €1 billion defense procurement package to parliament that includes the planned acquisition of three Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft for the Hellenic Air Force.

2026-06-11T01:41:07.637543-07:00