eVTOL UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

Aviation Week • Ben Goldstein

ERC System unveils “Victor” heavy-lift hybrid-electric cargo drone for military resupply and disaster logistics—first deliveries

Germany’s ERC System has launched “Victor,” a dual-use heavy-lift cargo UAS designed for military resupply and critical logistics missions, including disaster response. The uncrewed hybrid-electric aircraft is built to carry 250kg over 300km, with first deliveries planned for 2028.

Also: eVTOL Insights and tech.eu

2026-06-09T15:14:45.086643-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Lockheed pitches HIMARS for France, with 18-month timeline offer

By Breaking Defense: France has allocated approximately €600 million ($692 million) to replace its legacy LRU launchers.

2026-06-09T23:29:19.628225-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Space Force contracts Viasat, Intelsat for first of new anti-jam communication sats

By Breaking Defense: The two awards are collectively worth $437.7 million, according to the Space Systems Command press release.

2026-06-09T14:28:57.984530-07:00

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Reuters • Mike Stone

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?

By Reuters: The Saronic Corsair is part of the Pentagon's push to expand unmanned vehicles.

Also: Aero-News, Fox Business and Times of India

2026-06-09T10:26:59.014687-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for one-way attack drones

By DefenseNews.com: The list includes Northrop Grumman and several startups competing to supply low-cost payloads compatible with any drone design.

defenceconnect.com.au

Limitless Aeronautics announces new series of WASP, STINGER drone munitions

Also: AirForceTimes and 5 more

2026-06-09T07:15:49.423679-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Sebastian Sprenger

After FCAS demise, Germany’s options include ordering more F-35 warplanes

By DefenseNews.com: “Knowing what we know today, we wouldn’t set up a program in this way again,” Pistorius said.

2026-06-09T09:02:50.695967-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Middle East conflict is wild card for aerospace supply chain: report

By Runway Girl: Global aerospace supply chains "still face major challenges," as ongoing disruptions impact production and rate ramp-ups. The Middle East conflict remains a wild card, a joint report from Roland Berger, and the aerospace associations of France, Germany and the UK reveals.

2026-06-09T11:11:34.738944-07:00

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Defense Daily • Cal Biesecker

NRO Awards BlackSky Multi-Million Dollar Modification To Accelerate Development Of AROS Satellite

By Defense Daily: BlackSky Technology [BKSY] on Tuesday said the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) awarded the company a contract modification to speed development of its AROS multi-spectral, broad area Earth observation satellites that will be a commercial alternative to current foundation imagery suppliers.

SpaceNews.com

BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modification

Breaking Defense

NRO funds BlackSky for new satellites, AI-optimized image detection system

Also: Business Wire, orbitaltoday.com and defence-industry.eu

2026-06-09T05:42:23.550754-07:00

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