Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Pentagon awards $154M in long-lead procurement for 11 F-35s bound for undisclosed foreign customer

The Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $154 million contract to procure long-lead components for 11 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, with production scheduled through 2030. The aircraft are destined for an undisclosed foreign customer, underscoring continued program sustainment and export pipeline planning.

2026-06-12T07:57:35.978523-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Capt. Broder Nielsen

'The threat is there': Germany to pair P-8s with MQ-9 drones to keep an eye on Russian subs

By Breaking Defense: “The MQ-9B will be the first [unmanned] system we operate with it — the idea is to have those working closely with the aircraft, but step by step,” said Capt.

2026-06-12T04:45:14.870535-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Germany's Bundeswehr wants a rapid buildup of its space capacity; Germany's industrial base is struggling to keep up

By Space Intel Report: BERLIN — The German Bundeswehr is coming to grips with the fact that its national space industrial base is to small to handle the ramp-up required of Germany’s five-year 35-billion-euro ($40.4 billion) military space budget starting this year.

Also: ANI News Agency and satnews.com
2026-06-11T22:22:46.305129-07:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Upgraded Kfir takes flight in Sri Lanka

By FlightGlobal: Upgrades improve type’s operational life and readiness. A freshly upgraded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Kfir fighter of the Sri Lankan air force has completed its first flight.

2026-06-11T21:44:00.320509-07:00
Event   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Leonardo promotes AW249 as Europe’s new attack helicopter of choice

By FlightGlobal: Italian company showcases new 'Fenice' platform in German capital. Leonardo Helicopters’ AW249 attack helicopter has made its flying display debut at an ILA Berlin air show, while deliveries to the Italian army are due to start within two years.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.879596-07:00