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Berlin, June 11. A recent US Air Force decision to ease the classification status of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme is expected to strengthen General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.’s (GA-ASI) efforts to market the platform to European customers. Until now, all work related to the CCA programme had been protected under a special access … The post Classification change to US CCA programme could boost General Atomics’ European prospects appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, June 11. Israeli defence company Rafael has said it is prepared to manufacture the Iron Dome air and missile defense system in Germany if Berlin decides to procure the system, with the move aimed at creating jobs and strengthening local industrial capabilities. Speaking to Aviation Week on the sidelines of the ILA Berlin air … The post Rafael offers German production of Iron Dome if Berlin chooses Israeli air defence system appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, June 11. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is proposing its MQ-9B SeaGuardian as both a near-term and long-term solution to the US Air Force’s growing shortage of MQ-9A Reaper drones, despite the service’s interest in eventually fielding a significantly cheaper aircraft for the mission. Speaking to Aviation Week on the sidelines of the … The post General Atomics pitches MQ-9B SeaGuardian as answer to US Air Force Reaper shortfall appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Report and pix by Uday Krishna Berlin, June 11. ILA Berlin 2026 opened on June 10 under the theme ‘Pioneering Aerospace’, bringing together the global aerospace community at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, security and technological sovereignty. More than 750 exhibitors from 37 countries are participating in the five-day … The post ILA Berlin 2026 opens with focus on aerospace innovation, security and sustainability appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, June 11, 2026. Airbus Defence and Space and Alta Ares, a European defence technology company specialised in counter-drone systems and on-board artificial intelligence, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development and integration of European counter-drone solutions. “Against the current geopolitical backdrop, defending against suicide drones is a priority that … The post Airbus and Alta Ares sign partnership to develop Europe’s air defence solutions appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 10. Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has been selected by the European Commission to lead the development of a key spacecraft for Europe’s future in-orbit servicing capabilities under the In-Space Operations and Services (ISOS) programme. The 12 million euros contract covers the European Robotic Orbital Support Services-Servicing … The post Thales Alenia Space to lead European mission for in-orbit satellite servicing appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Helsinki, Finland, June 9, 2026. ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, has raised EUR 450 million (USD 520 million) in a primary Series F funding round led by General Atlantic, at a valuation of over EUR 10 billion (USD 12 billion). Additional investors include Solidium, Tesi, Varma, Ilmarinen, Lifeline Ventures, as well … The post ICEYE leads a new era of sovereign intelligence from space with €1B funding round appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, June 10, 2026. The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), under the aegis of the Ministry of Science & Technology, is organising the 6th edition of the RISE Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru on the 13th and 14th of June 2026. This premier national platform on innovation and entrepreneurship will bring together research institutions, … The post Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh to launch 6th RISE Conclave in Bengaluru appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 10. The race to power India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has gathered momentum, with British aerospace major Rolls-Royce entering the fray with an offer to co-develop a next-generation fighter engine in India while granting New Delhi full intellectual property rights. The proposal places Rolls-Royce in direct competition with French defence giant … The post Rolls-Royce, Safran compete for India’s AMCA appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, India, June 9, 2026. Global defence, aerospace and security company, BAE Systems, announces that Tony Walton, has commenced as Managing Director for India, based in New Delhi. In this role, Tony will lead BAE Systems’ in-country operations, focusing on supporting delivered hardware, developing new opportunities and fostering greater collaboration with the Indian defence … The post BAE Systems appoints Tony Walton as Managing Director for India appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source