SpaceWatch GlobalJoshua Faleti

HENSOLDT debuts SkyBarrier mobile jammer to disrupt satellite-based navigation signals

German defense contractor HENSOLDT has announced “SkyBarrier,” a mobile broadband jammer designed to interfere with satellite-based navigation signals. The company positions the system as a scalable, deployable electronic-warfare tool aimed at degrading GNSS-dependent operations in contested environments.

2026-06-18T01:41:56.352926-07:00
aviationnews.euRob Vogelaar

Germany Nears Deal for Six Bombardier Global 8000 Electronic Warfare Aircraft

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – Germany is preparing to order six Bombardier Global 8000 business jets that will be converted into advanced electronic warfare and jamming aircraft for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), according to reports.

2026-06-17T18:01:01.635695-07:00
Associated PressThe Associated Press

Clouds of black smoke rise over Moscow after Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery

By Associated Press: 1 of 5 | Ukraine hit a major Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since the start of the conflict more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday.

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2026-06-18T00:33:37.308869-07:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B. de Selding

Rheinmetall signs MoU to use Vantor's geospatial platform for European intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance network

By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS — German defense technology contractor Rheinmetall AG, investing heavily in space technology to capture a share of the German military’s $40-billion, five year space budget, has signed an MoU with US-based Vantor to integrate Vantor’s Tensorglobe geospatial platform and satellites into Rheinmetall’s command.

2026-06-18T00:16:07.306454-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Honeywell launches new navigation system for CCAs

By FlightGlobal: New system is smaller, more effective than existing equipment. Honeywell Aerospace has announced a new navigation system for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that can function in contested environments.

2026-06-18T00:02:31.041496-07:00