AI   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

EU backs studies for indigenous small turbofan to power 'loyal wingman' drones

The European Defence Fund will finance studies to develop a European small turbofan for 'loyal wingman' uncrewed combat aircraft after finding no suitable European-built engines that are free of export restrictions. The programme aims to secure sovereign propulsion supply for allied drone initiatives.

2025-12-19T04:48:33.409796-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Germany signs deal to launch production of Taurus Neo cruise missiles for Luftwaffe

By FlightGlobal: Europe's Taurus Systems joint venture has been awarded a contract by the German BAAINBw defence procurement body to produce Taurus air-launched cruise missiles in an enhanced Neo-version standard.

Also: AeroTime
2025-12-19T03:39:18.940060-08:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Leonardo to deliver four next‑generation AESA GaN radars for Italy’s long‑range ballistic missile defence

By AeroTime: Leonardo will develop and deliver four next-generation radars for Italy’s long-range ballistic missile defense, including fixed and mobile AESA GaN systems.

Also: asdnews.com
2025-12-19T03:39:03.063358-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

With NDAA, Congress twists US Space Force's arm on beefing up acquisition chops

By Breaking Defense: "I look forward to working with [Air Force] Secretary Meink and the service to make sure the language in the NDAA is fully implemented," Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers, R.-Ala., told Breaking Defense today.

2025-12-18T12:49:37.169795-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The Aviationist • Kai Greet

U.S. Navy Conducts First Shipboard Launch of LUCAS One-Way Attack Drone from Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara

By The Aviationist: A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) was launched from the flight deck of littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara while operating in the.

Also: Aviation Week and DVIDS / U.S. DoD
2025-12-18T09:09:05.531503-08:00