Museums Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Canada opens talks with Italy to buy Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers for the RCAF fighter lead-in pipeline

Canada and Italy have entered negotiations for Canada’s purchase of the Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future fighter lead-in training program, after the retirement of its BAE Systems CT-155 Hawks in 2024. Talks follow Italy’s existing M-346 operator footprint via the International Tactical Training Centre.

Wings • Catherine Morrison

Canada begins talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets

Skies Magazine • CHRIS THATCHER

Canada in talks with Italy for future training jet

2026-06-17T08:04:26.592031-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Via Satellite • Clémence Poirier

The Space Sector Under Cyber Fire in the US-Israel-Iran War

By Via Satellite: On February 28, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, carrying out airstrikes against Iran alongside cyber and electronic operations.

2026-06-17T09:41:12.953167-07:00

Event Europe M&A Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Reuters

Leonardo, EDGE joint venture targets over €4 billion in orders in five years

By Reuters: Italian defence and aerospace company Leonardo and Abu Dhabi's EDGE group have detailed plans for a joint venture targeting ‌over 4 billion euros in orders over five years, the companies said on Wednesday at a Paris event.

2026-06-17T08:24:00.561034-07:00

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026

By AeroTime: Thales unveiled RapidStriker, a vehicle-mounted air defense system using low-cost 70 mm rockets against drones and helicopters, at Eurosatory 2026.

2026-06-17T08:18:30.043217-07:00

Supply Chain Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

3D printing company Divergent to produce Tomahawk structure at new factory, CEO says

By Breaking Defense: “We need all hands on deck, we need as many of these as we can possibly get, and Divergent is good complimentary supply for [Raytheon],” said CEO Lukas Czinger.

2026-06-17T07:21:19.068021-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Poland weighs joining X-BAT autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter program

By DefenseNews.com: The announcement comes as the Polish government is mulling plans to acquire up to 32 new fighter jets.

Also: c4isrnet.com and aerospaceglobalnews.com

2026-06-17T05:48:44.189341-07:00

AI Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

How one US Army brigade is learning to sacrifice robots in lieu of humans

By Breaking Defense: The 3rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division performed a successful robotic combined arms breach during a recent JRTC rotation, the brigade's commander told Breaking Defense.

2026-06-17T08:18:37.126777-07:00

Event Eurofighter Europe ESA Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

MBDA shows complete Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026

By AeroTime: MBDA has presented its complete Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026, positioning it as a sovereign European deep-strike option.

2026-06-17T06:19:16.456140-07:00