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EDGE's Anavia wins UAE MoD order for 168 HT-100/HT-750 unmanned helicopters

EDGE Group’s Anavia unit has won UAE Ministry of Defence contracts for 168 unmanned helicopters — 76 HT-100 and 92 HT-750 — marking one of the largest rotorcraft UAS orders to date. The deals include HT‑750 optionally‑manned logistics variants and reinforce domestic defence industrialisation.

2026-01-22T00:35:29.797211-08:00

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GA‑ASI, Calidus sign MOU to explore co‑production of MQ‑9B SkyGuardian and Gambit CCA in UAE

2026-01-20T20:51:25.985574-08:00

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US approves $2.316B potential sale of four Boeing P-8A Poseidons and MK54 torpedoes to Singapore

2026-01-20T12:46:05.172260-08:00

AeroTime

DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA

2026-01-20T02:30:54.300702-08:00

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EDGE's Anavia wins UAE MoD order for 168 HT-100/HT-750 unmanned helicopters EDGE Group’s Anavia unit has won UAE Ministry of Defence contracts for 168 unmanned helicopters — 76 HT-100 and 92 HT-750 — marking one of the largest rotorcraft UAS orders to date. The deals include HT‑750 optionally‑manned logistics variants and reinforce domestic defence industrialisation.

2026-01-22T00:35:29.797211-08:00

EDGE's Anavia wins UAE MoD order for 168 HT-100/HT-750 unmanned helicopters

FlightGlobal

GA‑ASI, Calidus sign MOU to explore co‑production of MQ‑9B SkyGuardian and Gambit CCA in UAE General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and UAE‑based Calidus Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding at UMEX to explore co‑production of the MQ‑9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft and the Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft family in the United Arab Emirates. The deal would establish local manufacture of GA‑ASI systems in the Gulf.

2026-01-20T20:51:25.985574-08:00

GA‑ASI, Calidus sign MOU to explore co‑production of MQ‑9B SkyGuardian and Gambit CCA in UAE

Reuters

US approves $2.316B potential sale of four Boeing P-8A Poseidons and MK54 torpedoes to Singapore The Defense Security Cooperation Agency approved a potential $2.316 billion Foreign Military Sale of up to four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, eight MK54 torpedoes and associated systems, support and training for Singapore. The package will modernize Singapore's maritime surveillance, with deliveries from 2025.

2026-01-20T12:46:05.172260-08:00

US approves $2.316B potential sale of four Boeing P-8A Poseidons and MK54 torpedoes to Singapore

AeroTime

Helsing denies Ukraine suspended HX-2 orders; says multiple units requesting more systems Helsing denied a Bloomberg report that Ukraine had paused purchases of its HX‑2 loitering attack drone, saying multiple Ukrainian units are actively requesting additional systems. The company's statement signals procurement activity for HX‑2 continues despite media reports of a suspension.

2026-01-20T03:41:20.751878-08:00

Helsing denies Ukraine suspended HX-2 orders; says multiple units requesting more systems

AeroTime

DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA The US Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize two P-8-style anti-submarine warfare mission crew trainers manufactured by South Africa’s TFASA. Authorities intercepted the systems while they were in transit to the People’s Liberation Army of China, and DOJ has opened federal forfeiture proceedings.

2026-01-20T02:30:54.300702-08:00

DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA

AeroTime

Czech government blocks transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš and coalition ministers rejected President Petr Pavel’s proposal to transfer L-159 ALCA jets to Ukraine, citing technical availability and national requirements. The defence ministry says the type will remain needed by the Czech armed forces for another 15 years, closing the door on an immediate transfer to Kyiv.

2026-01-19T06:04:23.260688-08:00

Czech government blocks transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine

AeroTime

Czech president signals possible transfer of L-159 jets to Ukraine for drone interception Czech President Petr Pavel said the Czech Republic can soon supply Ukraine with combat aircraft to intercept hostile drones, naming the Aero L‑159 light-attack jet as the most likely candidate. The move would add a manned kinetic option to Kyiv’s defences against persistent UAS threats.

2026-01-16T07:15:44.008068-08:00

Czech president signals possible transfer of L-159 jets to Ukraine for drone interception

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Lockheed Martin invests $50M in Saildrone to arm USVs with JAGM launchers and Mk 70 VLS Lockheed Martin has made a $50 million investment in Saildrone and will partner to equip its 20‑metre Surveyor USV with a JAGM launcher, with larger Saildrone vessels considered for Mk 70 vertical launch systems. The move aims to rapidly scale lethal unmanned maritime strike capability for the U.S. Navy.

2026-01-15T06:56:51.641730-08:00

Lockheed Martin invests $50M in Saildrone to arm USVs with JAGM launchers and Mk 70 VLS

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EDGE's Anavia wins UAE MoD order for 168 HT-100/HT-750 unmanned helicopters

GA‑ASI, Calidus sign MOU to explore co‑production of MQ‑9B SkyGuardian and Gambit CCA in UAE

US approves $2.316B potential sale of four Boeing P-8A Poseidons and MK54 torpedoes to Singapore

DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA

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