China   GA   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

The US Department of War added Cirrus Aircraft—manufacturer of the Cirrus Vision Jet—to its in-country list of Chinese military companies under the agency’s AVIC-linked criteria. The designation brings Cirrus and its US operations under an expanding federal contracting ban framework, according to the report.

Also: GlobalAir.com
2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Germany’s Cobra 600 Is A Jet Powered Interceptor Drone That Slings An IRIS-T Missile

By The War Zone: The Cobra 600 carries the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point, extending the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries. The Cobra 600 carries the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point, extending the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries.

2026-06-10T09:56:49.007094-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Drone wingmen face off at Berlin Air Show in race for German CCA

By Breaking Defense: Several full-sized CCA aircraft or models are on display here, with company officials eager to talk up the latest updates.

Also: Shephard Media
2026-06-10T08:30:00.836501-07:00
Space Force   North America   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: AirForceTimes, Defense Daily and af.mil
2026-06-10T08:58:30.888800-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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.

Also: aviationnews.eu and AeroTime
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