UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

USAF selects General Atomics and Anduril for first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (FQ-42A/YFQ-44A) production contracts while kee

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Collaborative Combat Aircraft production contracts to General Atomics (FQ-42A) and Anduril (YFQ-44A), moving both airframes into the service’s first CCA production phase. The service will continue competition among software vendors for mission autonomy as the programs transition from EMD.

Breaking Defense • Aaron Mehta, Michael Marrow

Air Force picks General Atomics, Anduril to build first CCA drone wingmen

ga-asi.com

U.S Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA

Also: Defense Daily, Air & Space Forces Mag and ga.com

2026-06-17T14:21:04.826761-07:00

Middle East Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

All Iranian sanctions to be lifted - report

By ch-aviation: The United States is prepared to lift all sanctions on Iran, including multiple designations against various airlines, according to the leaked memorandum of understanding for a deal ending the conflict between the countries.

Also: AirForceTimes

2026-06-17T13:18:42.114950-07:00

Honeywell AI Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

How Honeywell Aerospace plans to tap into the global CCA market

By Breaking Defense: Honeywell Aerospace executive Matthew Milas lays out Honeywell's view on CCAs as a key platform-agnostic supplier.

2026-06-17T11:22:34.289595-07:00

Satellite M&A Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Lyntris Acquires Robotics Firm Novium to Further Satellite Offerings

By Via Satellite: Recently formed defense tech company Lyntris has made an acquisition, buying Houston-based robotics firm Novium to further its satellite offerings.

2026-06-17T13:02:15.687107-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Canada enters negotiations with Italy over M-346 trainer acquisition

By FlightGlobal: The Royal Canadian Air Force has spent several years looking for a new trainer after retiring its BAE Systems CT-155 Hawks in 2024.

Wings

Canada begins talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets

Skies Magazine

Canada in talks with Italy for future training jet

2026-06-17T08:04:26.592031-07:00

Event Europe M&A Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Reuters

Leonardo, EDGE joint venture targets over €4 billion in orders in five years

By Reuters: Italian defence and aerospace company Leonardo and Abu Dhabi's EDGE group have detailed plans for a joint venture targeting ‌over 4 billion euros in orders over five years, the companies said on Wednesday at a Paris event.

2026-06-17T08:24:00.561034-07:00

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026

By AeroTime: Thales unveiled RapidStriker, a vehicle-mounted air defense system using low-cost 70 mm rockets against drones and helicopters, at Eurosatory 2026.

2026-06-17T08:18:30.043217-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Via Satellite • Clémence Poirier

The Space Sector Under Cyber Fire in the US-Israel-Iran War

By Via Satellite: On February 28, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, carrying out airstrikes against Iran alongside cyber and electronic operations.

2026-06-17T09:41:12.953167-07:00