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Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm “loyal wingman” and U145 transport drone at ILA; Boeing updates MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German CCA bid

At ILA Berlin Airshow (10-14 June 2026), Airbus Defence and Space showcased a full-scale mockup of the U760 Ravenstorm UCAV “loyal wingman” concept and a new U145 transport drone based on the H145 platform. Boeing used the show to unveil an upgraded MQ-28 Ghost Bat, targeting payload and range improvements ahead of a German combat aircraft competition.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-06-10T08:30:00.836501-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Helsing aims electronic attack version of CA-1 Europa at 2031 service entry

By FlightGlobal: Electronic attack version of uncrewed system breaks cover. Helsing has launched a new version of its in-development CA-1 Europa unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), with the platform to gain an electronic attack (EA) capability for operational use from early next decade.

Also: Aviation Week and euro-sd.com
2026-06-10T07:59:14.777564-07:00
Satellite   Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Spire to pursue space-based missile warning in partnership with German defense firm

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Satellite data provider Spire Global has partnered with one of Germany’s largest defense contractors to pursue space-based missile warning and hypersonic threat detection capabilities.

Also: Business Wire
2026-06-10T08:08:26.606724-07:00
Space Force   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

House appropriators release $1 trillion defense bill for FY27

By Breaking Defense: The bill also restores funding for the E-7 Wedgetail after Defense Department leaders signaled their intent to continue the program.

2026-06-10T08:58:30.888800-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Helicopter   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus and Quantum Systems to cooperate on integration of counter UAS interceptors on military helicopters

By Airbus: Airbus and Quantum Systems have signed a cooperation agreement to explore the integration of advanced C-UAS interceptors of Quantum Systems capabilities.

Also: defence-blog.com and 4 more
2026-06-10T03:49:07.659056-07:00
AI   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Vertical Mag

Teledyne FLIR OEM launches Boson SX8 thermal camera module

By Vertical Mag: Teledyne FLIR said the ITAR-free Boson SX8 is the first NDAA-compliant, volume production, uncooled longwave infrared thermal camera module to combine an 8-micron pixel pitch with SXGA resolution.

Also: dronelife.com and APAC Defence Reporter
2026-06-10T05:42:54.133831-07:00