PayloadDouglas Gorman

Ukraine-era lessons: defeating drone swarms with “mass” requires hard coordination across sensing, targeting and interception

The cluster highlights a shift in counter-drone strategy: when adversaries can field cheap drones by the thousand, expensive “exquisite” interceptors are less effective on economics alone. The response pivots to scaling mass while solving the harder problem—coordinating find, track, and engage timelines.

2026-06-08T04:01:46.719973-07:00
AeroTimeClement Charpentreau

NATO fighters shoot down drone after Latvia airspace alert

By AeroTime: NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace after Latvia issued air threat alerts in eastern municipalities.

Also: The Independent and CNA
2026-06-08T00:56:58.974829-07:00
PoliticoAssociated 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.

2026-06-07T20:11:41.200477-07:00
Aviation WeekSteve 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.

2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00
AeroTimeClement 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.

2026-06-05T04:42:33.076030-07:00