UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Ukraine’s F-Drones secures US authorization to build interceptor-drone production line

Ukrainian drone maker F-Drones will establish its first production line in the US after Kyiv authorized it to export its uncrewed weapons to the US military. The firm says its F7 interceptor systems are manufactured without Chinese components, positioning them for US service eligibility.

2026-06-29T17:57:20.789709-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Air Force Discloses B-2 Can Launch Stealth Anti-Ship Missiles In Surprise Announcement

By The War Zone: Pairing LRASM with the B-2 creates a powerful, penetrating, fleet-killing combination, especially in the broad expanses of the Pacific.

2026-06-29T17:26:04.080662-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Goes Aboard USS Nimitz For 250th U.S. Anniversary Celebrations

By The War Zone: The size of T-1, the Navy's tanker drone demonstrator, stands out as it sits alongside its crewed companions on the supercarrier's deck.

Also: The Aviationist, Defense Daily and defcrosnews.com
2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Sino-Russian bomber patrol over East China Sea intercepted by US and Japanese fighters

By FlightGlobal: The sortie included J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 strategic bombers. Russia and China have conducted a large joint air patrol over the East China Sea, including fighters, strategic bombers, aerial tankers and other support aircraft.

2026-06-29T10:25:56.872379-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Lockheed Martin to finalise European missile integration work on F-35 for UK and Italy

By FlightGlobal: Activity concerns final clearance of MBDA-produced munitions. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract modification worth around $74 million to finalise work to integrate European-developed weapons with its F-35 for London and Rome.

2026-06-29T07:40:42.703468-07:00