Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

The UK and Japan have issued a joint declaration to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), calling the next-generation fighter a core pillar of defense industrial cooperation. The pledge comes days after reports of setbacks involving Europe’s rival program, underscoring pressure to maintain momentum.

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com

Shield AI shows off the X-BAT, and Boeing tests a long-range JDAM

By DefenseNews.com: Two top defense companies provide updates on emerging systems form the Sea Air Space conference in Washington, D.C. recently.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and Military Times
2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00
ArianeGroup   Safran   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

France enters 'exclusive' negotiations with MBDA, Safran for long-range strike: DefMin

By Breaking Defense: The move effectively knocks out other competitors to replace France's current LRU arsenal, including a recent surprise bid by Lockheed Martin.

2026-06-15T05:46:44.348989-07:00
F-16   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Ukrainian F-16 fighters set for IRIS-T missile integration

By FlightGlobal: Donated fighters appear set to gain German-built weapon. Ukraine plans to begin arming its Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters with the German-produced IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile, according to the weapon’s manufacturer.

2026-06-15T06:02:33.285688-07:00
Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Engine issues ground South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter fleet

By FlightGlobal: The LAH is replacing legacy types in South Korea's military. South Korea’s military has suspended flights of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) Miron owing to engine defects.

2026-06-15T00:03:58.966591-07:00