SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Slingshot Aerospace has won a $69.2 million award supporting the U.S. Space Force’s digital transformation. Over a 4.5-year period, the program will deliver AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training capabilities for Guardians tasked with protecting and defending the U.S.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
By AINonline: Odys VTOL extends counter-drone system aloft.
defence-blog.com
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: Developmental testing on the new trainer has been delayed by less-than-anticipated aircraft availability due to maintenance personnel issues and lack of spare parts.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The uncrewed rotorcraft is to operate from the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class frigates. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has signed off on its first uncrewed rotorcraft after a factory acceptance test.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Second surveillance aircraft completes functional check flight. Boeing Defence UK has completed the first flight of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) second E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, and received a new contract to support the type’s introduction to service.
Reuters
• Cassell Bryan-Low, Joanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher
By Reuters: Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow, as aerospace and arms makers struggle to keep pace with demand for weapons while cementing a fragile recovery in civil jet and engine production.
Aeronews
defencebuyer.com
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
By AINonline: First four aircraft could be operational from 2028 following pilot training in France.
Reuters
• Niklas Pollard
By Reuters: Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second quarter on Friday as booming demand in its major markets drove a sharp rise in sales and order bookings.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
