UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

NATO Baltic Air Policing intercepts and downs drone after Latvia airspace threat alerts

NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace after Latvia issued air threat alerts in eastern municipalities. The engagement follows a recurring pattern of unmanned-airspace incursions in the Baltic region, driving repeated readiness actions by NATO aircraft.

Also: CNA and The Independent
2026-06-08T00:56:58.974829-07:00
ATC   Israel   Middle East   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Politico • Associated Press

Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire

By Politico: The airspace around the country’s main airfield in Tehran was closed after the Israeli attack.

Also: The Independent, ANI News Agency and 4 more
2026-06-07T20:11:41.200477-07:00
Dassault Aviation   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France fires MICA NG missile from Rafale at supersonic speed

By AeroTime: France has carried out the first supersonic Rafale firing of the MICA NG missile, testing the infrared seeker in demanding thermal conditions.

Also: Economic Times and 5 more
2026-06-05T04:42:33.076030-07:00
Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Approves $1.5 Billion MH-60 Sale To New Zealand

By Aviation Week: The U.S. government has approved a $1.5 billion export of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks and related equipment to New Zealand.

Also: Reuters, Economic Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00