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Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

UK canvasses industry for counter-drone electronic warfare systems as Ukraine pursues European drone deals

The UK Ministry of Defense is soliciting industry input on potential counter-drone electronic warfare (EW) systems it could supply to Ukraine. The move comes as Ukraine discusses drone-related arrangements with European partners, alongside intensifying strikes using long-range kamikaze “one-way attack” drones against Russian infrastructure.

Also: Aviation Week and defcrosnews.com
2026-07-09T08:32:27.455388-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Aviation Today • Calvin Biesecker

Drone Challenge Program Selects 19 Vendors To Compete In Second Gauntlet

By Aviation Today: The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program (DDP) on July 1 said it invited 19 companies to compete in the final stage of its second challenge round in August with a chance to win production orders worth a combined $300 million.

2026-07-09T08:45:24.889088-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Video shows burning wreckage of Russian Su-35 shot down by Ukraine

By AeroTime: Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps released video of the burning wreckage of a Russian Su-35 after the Air Force confirmed the fighter was shot down.

2026-07-09T04:17:26.080439-07:00
Honeywell   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters • Allison Lampert

Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls

By Reuters: U.S. supplier Honeywell Aerospace is looking to add more products designed without restricted U.S. technologies ‌as mounting European defense spending drives demand for parts free from possible export roadblocks.

Also: eVTOL Insights
2026-07-09T03:59:46.630231-07:00