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Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

At ILA Berlin, Airbus expands the Luftwaffe “loyal wingman” race with U760 Ravenstorm UCAV and U145 transport drone

At ILA Berlin 2026, Airbus Defence and Space showcased the U760 “Ravenstorm” unmanned combat aerial vehicle and the H145-based U145 transport drone as the latest additions to its growing uncrewed portfolio. The company also displayed full-sized CCA-related mockups, positioning its CCA/UCAV approach for German Luftwaffe demand.

2026-06-10T08:30:00.836501-07:00
Space Force   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

House appropriators release $1 trillion defense bill for FY27

By Breaking Defense: The bill also restores funding for the E-7 Wedgetail after Defense Department leaders signaled their intent to continue the program.

Also: Aviation Week, AirForceTimes and af.mil
2026-06-10T08:58:30.888800-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Quantum Systems brings Pulse P19 turboprop to life for counter-drone duties

By FlightGlobal: Armed turboprop could also conduct roles including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Quantum Systems has taken the wraps off its Pulse P19 – an optionally-piloted design which it is targeting at the emerging counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) market.

2026-06-10T09:42:35.001743-07:00
Satellite   Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Spire to pursue space-based missile warning in partnership with German defense firm

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Satellite data provider Spire Global has partnered with one of Germany’s largest defense contractors to pursue space-based missile warning and hypersonic threat detection capabilities.

Also: Business Wire
2026-06-10T08:08:26.606724-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Helsing aims electronic attack version of CA-1 Europa at 2031 service entry

By FlightGlobal: Electronic attack version of uncrewed system breaks cover. Helsing has launched a new version of its in-development CA-1 Europa unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), with the platform to gain an electronic attack (EA) capability for operational use from early next decade.

Also: Aviation Week and euro-sd.com
2026-06-10T07:59:14.777564-07:00