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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Czech Republic KC-390 Millennium completes first flight in Brazil ahead of early delivery

Embraer says the first KC-390 Millennium aircraft ordered by the Czech Republic has completed its maiden flight in Brazil, following Czech government confirmation of the first of two contracted airlifters. The programs’ transport/refueling configuration is now moving toward near-term delivery to the Czech Air Force.

2026-05-19T10:40:19.832520-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Ukraine's UASAT 'Starlink-lite' constellation, built by GomSpace and Stetman LLC, will need EU funding to move forward

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — A future “Starlink-lite” constellation of broadband satellites for Ukraine’s government is relying on a new European Union effort with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to provide 140 million euros ($163 million) in guarantees and 21 million euros in grants under the EU’s Ukraine Investment.

2026-05-19T11:28:37.680935-07:00
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