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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Rheinmetall signs MoU with Vantor to integrate sovereign German ISR geospatial platforms into its command network

German defense contractor Rheinmetall has signed an MoU with US satellite imagery firm Vantor to integrate Vantor’s Tensorglobe geospatial platform and satellites into Rheinmetall’s command architecture. The deal is aimed at expanding Germany’s armed-forces intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with “sovereign control” over technology.

Also: Financial Times and Financial Times
2026-06-18T00:16:07.306454-07:00
AI   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Honeywell launches new navigation system for CCAs

By FlightGlobal: New system is smaller, more effective than existing equipment. Honeywell Aerospace has announced a new navigation system for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that can function in contested environments.

2026-06-18T00:02:31.041496-07:00
ATC   Supply Chain   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Associated Press

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack

By Associated Press: Russian officials say Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting commercial flights at Moscow airports.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-06-18T00:33:37.308869-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

More Than 20 Companies In The Running For CCA, Increment 2, Air Force Says

By Aviation Today: While the Air Force said in February that it had picked nine companies initially for Increment 2 of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, more than 20 remain eligible for […].

2026-06-17T22:48:51.726705-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Aviation Today • Rich Abott

Mach Industries Wins DIU Contract For Runway-Independent Navy Drones

By Aviation Today: Startup weapons developer Mach Industries on June 16 announced it won a contract award to serve as aircraft integrator for a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) program focused on developing runway-independent long-range drones for the Navy.

2026-06-17T22:48:51.608908-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

USAF Awards CCA Production Contracts To Anduril, General Atomics

By Aviation Week: USAF selects Anduril and General Atomics for CCA production contracts while continuing autonomy system competition with three other firms.

Also: Breaking Defense, aviation-defence-universe.com, Australian Aviation, Air & Space Forces Mag, FlightGlobal, Janes, The Aviationist, ex2.com.au, Defense Scoop, Defense Daily, af.mil, anduril.com and 8 more
2026-06-17T14:21:04.826761-07:00