UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

European defense shifts toward advanced UAS—Gambit 6 and MQ-9B highlighted as key tools against modern threats

With Europe facing its most volatile security environment since the Cold War, the cluster argues advanced uncrewed aerial systems are becoming central to defense strategies. The reporting spotlights UAS such as Gambit 6 and the MQ-9B as mission-capable platforms, valued for flexibility and reliability against evolving threats.

2026-07-13T00:59:04.741227-07:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Alan Crawford, Gerry Doyle

Rocket Shortage Leaves Europe Defenseless in Space Wars

By Bloomberg: Global powers are pouring resources into projecting military power into orbit. Europe risks getting left behind because it lacks the indigenous launch vehicles to match the pace of its competitors.

2026-07-12T21:14:18.684747-07:00
Middle East   Leadership   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
Washington Post • Perry Stein

Justice Dept. subpoenas N.Y. Times journalists over reports on new Air Force One

By Washington Post: The unusually aggressive step was related to coverage of reportedly deficient security features of President Donald Trump’s new Qatari-donated plane.

Also: Reuters, New York Times, Bloomberg, CNN, The Independent, Seeking Alpha, CBS News and 14 more
2026-07-11T09:59:30.468980-07:00
Helicopter   Leadership   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Hegseth vows to ‘fix’ US Army Apache pilots suspension over July 4 beach flybys

By AeroTime: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he will ‘fix’ the suspension of eight SCNG Apache pilots who flew low across crowded beaches on July 4, 2026.

Also: AeroTime, The Hill, Washington Post, Stars and Stripes, The Independent, CBS News, The Guardian and 6 more
2026-07-10T04:15:57.673675-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Christina Ruffini, David Gura

Ukraine Building Patriots Is in Lockheed’s Interest, McCaul Says

By Bloomberg: US defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp. have every interest to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missile interceptors after President Donald Trump pledged the US would grant a license for the weapons system, a senior Republican lawmaker said.

2026-07-11T08:15:19.328186-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

B-21 automation drives USAF plan to retrain bomber crew officers as pilots

By Air Data News: The US Air Force (USAF) has confirmed that the B-21 Raider will operate with a two-pilot crew, a configuration made possible by the aircraft's advanced automation that has prompted the service to find a new role for officers who traditionally filled other cockpit positions in legacy bombers.

Also: Simple Flying, AirForceTimes and 5 more
2026-07-10T01:45:09.814901-07:00