A historic B-17 Flying Fortress flies over the crowd during SkyFest 2026 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington June 6, 2026. In alignment with the nationwide 'Freedom 250' celebration, the air show highlighted two and a half centuries of American progress, liberty and the technological leaps made throughout military aviation history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audrey Mc Dowell)

A striking purple P-51 Mustang banks sharply over the crowd during a SkyFest 2026 aerial demonstration at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington June 6, 2026. The event served as a platform to celebrate Fairchild AFB's military heritage, honoring the unique civilian-military bond with the Inland Northwest community that has supported the nation's defense for generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audrey Mc Dowell)

Berlin, Germany, 8 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters will introduce an uncrewed version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company will display a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements Airbus’ helicopter and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) offering. A maiden flight with a safety pilot onboard is planned for the end of 2026, with entry into service at the beginning of the next decade.

“With the U145, we are offering our customers an autonomous, uncrewed version of our H145 helicopter - combining the proven airframe, power and useful load of the H145 with the autonomy of a UAS,” said Matthieu Louvot, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “To develop the U145 and its capabilities as a multi-mission UAS, we will be teaming up with leading autonomous mission partners to further expand the UAS ecosystem in Europe,” he added.

The H145 is the second crewed helicopter Airbus is converting into an uncrewed version, following the VSR700, which is derived from the Cabri G2. The U145 will feature a specialised sensor suite and artificial intelligence for full autonomy. Compared with a crewed H145 helicopter, the U145 will have no physical cockpit, and will include significant adaptations for cargo, such as an integrated nose door including a foldable loading table and a dedicated cargo floor.

With a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 3,800 kg, the U145 is being developed as a mission-agnostic solution for civil and military applications, primarily high-volume cargo supply. Its modular design supports expansion into roles like disaster management, firefighting, armed scouting, surveillance, drone mothership functionality for air launched effects, where Airbus is partnering with MBDA, as well as crewed-uncrewed teaming.

In the United States, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense is, together with its partners Shield AI, L3 Harris and Parry Lab, offering the US Marine Corps a dedicated US development, the MQ-72C, which is a fully autonomous variant of the well proven Lakota UH-72B, tailored to their specific needs.

In total, there are more than 1,800 H145 family helicopters in service for military, parapublic and civil missions, logging a total of more than 8.5 million flight hours. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145 is equipped with a full authority digital engine control (FADEC). Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class, while its CO2 emissions are the lowest amongst its competitors.

June 08, 2026
Bombardier and ELIE SAAB are proud to unveil a bold new chapter in business aviation: a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft that redefines the onboard experience through the lens of haute couture.

This landmark, first-of-its-kind collaboration brings together Bombardier’s industry-leading engineering and performance with ELIE SAAB’s timeless design expertise, elevating the world’s fastest(1) business jet’s cabin into a refined living environment where precision, comfort and timeless elegance converge. The unveiling took place at Bombardier’s Aviator Lounge, the company’s curated, immersive flagship in Monaco during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, placing the project at the intersection of performance, design and refined living.

This collaboration reflects a natural alignment between two globally renowned brands, united by a shared commitment to serving a discerning global clientele with uncompromising standards of quality, precision, and sophistication.

“When we began discussions with ELIE SAAB, the Global 8000 was already well on the path to becoming a certified, operational aircraft. This allowed us to go beyond concepts and rethink the cabin as a true living space, while fully respecting the performance and operational realities of the aircraft,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier. “This collaboration pushes the boundaries of business aviation and reflects our relentless focus on elevating the customer experience.”

For ELIE SAAB, whose creative universe has long extended beyond fashion into the worlds of design and interiors, the project was both intuitive and deeply personal. The Global 8000 cabin has been reimagined as a sophisticated, harmonious space, defined by clean architectural lines, rich materials and a warm, timeless palette that enhances both openness and fluidity.

“With Bombardier, we approached this collaboration with an haute couture mindset, elevating every material and detail into a carefully curated expression of luxury, precision and design excellence. This project also reflects our desire to accompany our clients in their daily lives wherever they are, extending the ELIE SAAB universe into every moment of their journey. It is truly a new approach to private aviation, where travel becomes a seamless continuation of refined living,” said Elie Saab Jr., CEO of ELIE SAAB.

Designed as an intimate yet open and highly personalized environment, the cabin translates a refined way of living into the experience of private travel. Bathed in natural light, the interior reveals a serene and spacious sanctuary characterized by fluid architectural lines, expansive sightlines and a warm, harmonious palette. At its centre, a generous lounge area serves as the heart of the cabin, offering an inviting setting designed to foster well-being, connection and effortless comfort.

Behind the elegant simplicity of the cabin lies a highly complex and deeply collaborative process. Bombardier’s engineering teams worked hand-in-hand with ELIE SAAB to translate couture-inspired design into a fully certifiable aircraft interior, meeting the rigorous technical, safety and performance standards of business aviation.

This exclusive Global 8000 cabin offering marks a defining milestone in Bombardier’s continued evolution, not only as a leader in aviation, but as a brand shaping the future of its industry. Now available to Global 8000 customers as an option, this distinctive cabin concept reflects a natural extension of ELIE SAAB’s universe into new dimensions of lifestyle and design, reinforcing its ambition to accompany clients wherever they are, and to bring its distinctive design philosophy into every aspect of their lives – even in flight.
About Bombardier

At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

For Information

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Sustainability report, as well as the company’s initiative to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book-and-Claim system visit bombardier.com.

Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at bombardier.com. Follow us on X @Bombardier.
About ELIE SAAB

Founded in Lebanon in 1982, ELIE SAAB is one of the world’s leading Haute Couture lifestyle brands. As one of the first international members of France’s prestigious Chambre Syndicale, the House has established a global presence with flagship boutiques in major fashion capitals including Paris, London, Milan, Dubai, Beirut and other key cities around the world.

Sought after by A-list celebrities and royalty around the globe, the house offers Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, and Bridal collections, complemented by accessories, eyewear, childrenswear, watches, fragrances and furniture. The brand has also expanded into interior design partnering with leading developers worldwide.

410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadron deployed on Exercise Pacific Prowl 2026 to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida from April to May. The purpose of these types of exercises is to conduct force generation operations, maintain proficiency and train the next generation of logistics, maintenance, and operations personnel.

Training deployments to the United States allows for end-to-end execution of deployed operations and enables higher flying rates, high-tempo working conditions in deployed locations and emphasizes cooperation between allies.

Throughout the exercise the professionalism, training and proficiency of the members of the Canadian Armed Forces were on full display. The exercise was a success with training objectives and valuable experience obtained.

(Photos courtesy of Sailor 3rd Class (S3) Mckayla Ryce.)

A first Mica NG missile shot from a #Rafale in supersonic flight configuration
Conducted on June 1st under the leadership of the General Armament Directorate, with the competition of MBDA, Dassault Aviation and the Air and Space Force, this test has validated:

✔️ the complete missile implementation channel in its infrared version;
✔️ the performances of its infrared autodriver, crucial for missile guidance, in a use framework of rare complexity.

Why is this essay important?
At a speed higher than sound, the Mica NG and its infrared autodriver are subject to a very high ambient temperature. This rise in temperature reduces the thermal contrast between the target and its surroundings. But the self-director relies on this contrast to spot and track his target. Despite these constraints, the system has confirmed its technological robustness.
(Photos courtesy of the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace )

Some more photos from 2026 #Ramstein Flag,which just got underway, courtesy of the Aeronautica Militare .

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepares for taxi on the flightline during Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 8, 2026. As Allied Air Command's premier tactical exercise, RAFL26 tests the ability of NATO forces to respond to emerging threats with immediate, decisive airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Groening)

Berlin, Germany, 9 June 2026 – At this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most comprehensive and versatile Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) portfolios, demonstrating its leadership in autonomous flight that meets the demands of defence customers. Highlighting the line-up are two major innovations: the newly introduced U145 - the autonomous, uncrewed version of the tried-and-tested H145 helicopter - and the U760 Ravenstorm combat drone, designed to operate alongside fighter pilots in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and electronic warfare.

“Whatever uncrewed or ‘drone’ capability our customers need to strengthen sovereign air power, we deliver,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. “Our portfolio ranges from rapid-response drone interceptors and various tactical drones, autonomous cargo helicopters to uncrewed fighter aircraft UCCAs (Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft) operating co-operatively with crewed fighter jets. On the other side of the spectrum we have the Eurodrone, our very high payload and very long endurance ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) platform. Airbus provides the entire envelope of uncrewed capabilities required for modern multi-domain warfare. All our systems come with open architectures and a European mission system compatible with the wider European and international defence ecosystem.”

The UAS showcased on Airbus’ static display at ILA include:

Airbus U145: the uncrewed H145 version

The U145 is being developed as a mission-agnostic solution for civil and military applications – primarily high-volume cargo supply – but its modular design supports expansion into roles such as disaster management, firefighting, armed scouting, surveillance, and drone mothership functionality for air-launched effects.

Airbus U760 Ravenstorm and U740 Valkyrie: the UCCA family

Airbus builds on two decades of UCCA experience, starting with the Barracuda demonstrator that flew for the first time 20 years ago. It marked a pioneering step in uncrewed collaborative combat, introducing design principles that have since shaped this class of capability. Airbus is pursuing a phased capability build-up to meet urgent operational UCCA needs.

U760 Ravenstorm: Representing the next evolution in Airbus’ UCCA roadmap towards a scalable family of uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft, the 1:1 model on display features a wingspan of 10 m and a length of 13 m. Optimised for multi-domain missions, the UCCA's capabilities include air-to-surface strikes using precision-guided munitions, air-to-air defence with long and medium-range anti-aircraft missiles, and electronic warfare for suppressing enemy air defences and offensive counter-air using non-kinetic jamming. Ravenstorm will be available in the early 2030s.
U740 Valkyrie: Developed in cooperation with Kratos and equipped with Airbus’ proprietary Multiplatform Autonomous Reconfigurable and Secure (MARS) Mission System, the Valkyrie aims to deliver an operational, sovereign UCCA to the German Air Force by 2029. This foundational step will enable operational experimentation, initial air-to-ground capabilities, and the teaming of the Valkyrie with the Eurofighter. Learn more here.

Airbus U010 Aliaca, U030 Flexrotor and U050 Capa-X: the light tactical drones

Airbus offers a diverse portfolio of tactical drones designed to provide customers with cutting-edge capabilities for surveillance, intelligence, and operational flexibility.

The Aliaca is a 25 kg UAS which can carry up to 3 kg of equipment for six hours, making it a robust imagery tool that enhances reconnaissance and decision-making.
The Flexrotor is a 25 kg UAS that can carry up to 8 kg of equipment for 12 to 14 hours making it ideal for long-endurance missions.
For ultimate flexibility, the Capa-X is a 120 kg UAS that can carry up to 20 kg of equipment, making it a highly adaptable system that can be modified for various missions and terrains.

Airbus U680 Bird of Prey: the uncrewed drone interceptor

Designed to counter massed aerial threats, the Bird of Prey engages and neutralises multiple mid-sized, one-way attack drones per mission. Following its successful first demonstration flight in March 2026 – just nine months after project kick-off – Bird of Prey fundamentally rebalances the cost of air defence. Airbus plans to conduct additional flights throughout 2026 to further operationalise the system. Bird of Prey will be available to all armed forces that need a solution for national defence.

The Intelligence Layer: MARS

Ravenstorm, Valkyrie and Bird of Prey are powered by MARS, Airbus’ sovereign mission system. MARS integrates an AI-supported software core to enable platform autonomy and is scalable across the entire portfolio. Airbus also intends to install MARS on the U950 Eurodrone.

Airbus U950 Eurodrone: Europe’s first strategic Large Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)

As Europe’s premier Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) platform, the Eurodrone is designed to provide independent, strategic ISTAR capabilities, early warning, and anti-submarine warfare. The program is progressing steadily toward its scheduled first flight in 2029.

On 5 June, 2026, Cambodia Airways took delivery of the first of two ATR 72-600s, following an official ceremony attended by senior representatives from Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, Cambodia Airways and Avation PLC. This marks the entry of the aircraft type into the airline’s fleet.

Ordered through Singapore-based lessor Avation, the first turboprop is scheduled to enter service later this month, while the second aircraft is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Cambodia Airways operates from Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, and is the country’s largest airline by passenger traffic. The airline primarily serves tourist flows within Cambodia and across the wider Southeast Asian region.

To stimulate the demand for short-haul travel to neighbouring countries, Cambodia Airways is expanding and enhancing its fleet, selecting the ATR 72-600 to operate reliable, low-emission and affordable regional services. The new aircraft will strengthen the airline’s network across Southeast Asia, their bigger jets being mainly used to serve China and other longer routes across the region.

Burning 45% less fuel and emitting 45% less CO₂ per trip than similar-size regional jets, ATR turboprops offer superior flexibility and operational efficiency, while ranking among the safest and most comfortable in their class with a quiet, smooth ride and a spacious, modern cabin. This will enable Cambodia Airways to deliver significant environmental advantages while increasing flight frequencies on domestic and international routes, helping the airline provide quick, reliable and seamless regional air services to connect tourists to their destinations.

Some more photos from Ramstein Flag 2026.
From the 8th to the 19th of June, NATO will carry out its largest air exercise ever, Ramstein Flag 2026!
The exercise brings together 19 NATO countries and over 150 aircraft. Norway is among the host countries along with Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Spain.
(Photos courtesy of NATO Allied Air Command )

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft and a Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet aircraft sit on display during the Ramstein Flag 26 Media Day at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 9, 2026. Displaying the advanced combat aircraft side-by-side illustrates the close collaboration and unified resolve shared among the 18 participating nations training across northern and southern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Groening)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, taxis after completing a refueling mission as part of Ramstein Flag 26 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 9, 2026. RAFL26 is a NATO Allied Air Command exercise focused on strengthening interoperability and readiness, with aerial refueling enabling participating aircraft to conduct extended training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

A Danish Air Force F-16 escorts a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, during a training exercise over Denmark on June 4, 2026. The 123rd AW is providing tactical airlift support to NATO Allies throughout the month of June in support of Ramstein Flag 2026, an Allied Air Command large-scale, air-focused, multi-location and joint operating area exercise that kicks off June 8 with 18 participating nations and more than 200 aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Dale Greer)

June 10, 2026
Lockheed Martin supported the successful completion of the first phase of the U.S. Navy F-35C LRASM Flight Sciences Test Program after a series of integration flight tests from September 2024 to April 2026.

The test program continues LRASM’s full integration plan on the F-35C, enhancing the aircraft's unmatched capabilities.

LRASM supports the warfighter by providing a potent stand-off strike capability against modern naval threats, enhancing the ability of air forces to deny enemy sea control without needing to operate within heavily defended airspace. Its combination of long range and sophisticated targeting, makes it a critical component of contemporary anti‑ship warfare.

"By integrating LRASM onto the F-35, we’re giving our warfighters a powerful capability that enhances mission flexibility and expands their operational options,” said Jon Hill, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Air Dominance and Strike Weapons.

LRASM’s future integration to the F-35 fleet will increase the F-35’s advanced long-range sea and land strike capabilities, expanding the F-35’s multi-role mission set; the same capabilities it already provides on the B-1B and F/A-18E/F.

“Integrating LRASM onto the proven 5th Generation F-35 is another example of how Lockheed Martin is enhancing the operational capabilities of the F-35, alongside investments from the U.S. military and its allied partners,” said Sean Jackson, vice president, F-35 Development.

Testing Ensures Success

To reach this critical milestone, a series of flight science tests took place to validate the aircraft’s behavior with the heavy external store across the flight envelope.

For these tests, the LRASM program is using both LRASM and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) test assets. This collaboration supports the planned integration of both LRASM and JASSM on the F-35.

By continuing the path toward LRASM’s full integration onto the F-35, Lockheed Martin is ensuring the modern warfighter has a strategic advantage in every domain.

BERLIN, GERMANY June 10, 2026 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] unveiled extended combat capabilities of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat at the ILA Berlin Air Show in Germany. The new features within the MQ-28 technology roadmap further enhance the platform’s flexibility, range and capacity for global customers.

The enhancements include an increased wingspan, which allows the MQ-28 to carry an additional 2,000 pounds of fuel, stores, and mission payloads. It can also be provisioned to carry two AMRAAM missiles or four small diameter bombs (SDBs) internally.

“That additional capacity gives operators freedom to balance payload and endurance to configure for the mission at hand, whether that means carrying extra fuel for longer-range operations, increasing weapons carriage, or any combination of both,” said Glen Ferguson, MQ-28 global program director.

“These features, developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, will be progressively released to the fleet through a spiral upgrade program, and are available to interested allied countries.”

Other new MQ-28 capabilities include:

Significant software development upgrades compliant with Government Reference Architecture – open standards enable operators to tailor weapons, payloads, command and control, and mission autonomy to suit their operational requirements.

Upgraded modular, missionised nose – provides enhanced payload configuration options and supports insertion of third-party capability.

Introduction of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication links – enabling the MQ-28 custodian to operate from a crewed aircraft, ground station or Naval vessel at unlimited standoff distances.
Two internal weapons stations with capacity for one AMRAAM missile or two SDBs each side, plus provision for three external weapons stations – providing mission flexibility for combat operations.

“Inclusion of features such as BLOS capability are a direct result of our learnings to date along with feedback from Air Forces as they understand more about the role and integration of CCAs into joint force operations,” said Ferguson.

“The advanced maturity of the MQ-28 systems is what allows us to continually adapt to the changing operational environment and minimise the risk as we transition to operations,” said Amy List, vice president and managing director of Boeing Defence Australia.

“Combined with the MQ-28’s confirmed low observability characteristics, and survivability upgrades, these capability enhancements support more flexible mission concepts and further allow Defence customers to distribute operational risk.”

They improve interchangeability and interoperability with Boeing and non-Boeing platforms for allied forces and give operators a highly configurable, mission-adaptable solution that can be tailored to meet their sovereign operational needs.

Key statistics

Maximum take-off weight – increased from 10,000lb to 12,000lb (one ton)

25% percent larger wing

Useful load – >4,500lb

Internal stores capacity – 2 x AMRAAM or 4 x SDB (plus option for three external weapon stations if needed)

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