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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Bell completes first MV-75 Cheyenne II wing structures for US Army test aircraft

Bell has assembled the first two wing structures for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor test aircraft. The company says the build represents a major manufacturing step, cutting labor hours by 90% versus early V-22 production as the program advances toward test flight integration.

2026-06-12T01:44:02.012597-07:00
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  
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
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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.

Also: Breaking Defense
2026-06-11T15:12:48.879596-07:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Senate NDAA backs plan to fold SDA, Space RCO into Space Force

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee on June 11 voted 18-9 to advance its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision that would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag and insidedefense.com
2026-06-11T12:13:05.598628-07:00