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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO NSPA for maritime patrol

Germany has contracted eight General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to provide persistent maritime surveillance and patrol for NATO operations. Deliveries are planned for 2028, and the UAS will augment Germany's manned maritime patrol assets.

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

Space Intel Report

Sweden orders sovereign SAR and optical ISR satellites from ICEYE and Planet Labs (≈$141M)

2026-01-12T11:44:00.869810-08:00

The War Zone

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead

2026-01-12T10:09:41.009205-08:00

AeroTime

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit

2026-01-12T02:44:18.757765-08:00

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO NSPA for maritime patrol Germany has contracted eight General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to provide persistent maritime surveillance and patrol for NATO operations. Deliveries are planned for 2028, and the UAS will augment Germany's manned maritime patrol assets.

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO NSPA for maritime patrol

Space Intel Report

Sweden orders sovereign SAR and optical ISR satellites from ICEYE and Planet Labs (≈$141M) Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed multi‑year contracts with ICEYE and Planet Labs to field sovereign SAR and high‑resolution optical satellites, a roughly $141m ISR award. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2026, creating an all‑weather national imaging capability.

2026-01-12T11:44:00.869810-08:00

Sweden orders sovereign SAR and optical ISR satellites from ICEYE and Planet Labs (≈$141M)

The War Zone

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead Russia is studying air‑launch of the jet‑powered Geran‑5 one‑way attack drone from Su‑25 attack jets. Kyiv says the design resembles Iran’s Karrar, uses a Chinese jet engine and carries roughly a 200‑lb warhead, prompting supply‑chain and proliferation concerns.

2026-01-12T10:09:41.009205-08:00

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead

Reuters

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones Indonesia's defence minister met Pakistan Air Force chief in Islamabad to discuss a proposed sale of combat jets and armed 'killer' drones to Jakarta, three security officials said. The meeting on Monday advances Islamabad's export outreach on fighters and unmanned attack systems.

2026-01-12T07:12:10.051795-08:00

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

AeroTime

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit India and France are in advanced government-to-government talks on a potential purchase of up to 114 Dassault Rafale multirole fighters for the Indian Air Force. Negotiations have accelerated and are expected to be a central item during President Macron’s upcoming visit as New Delhi seeks to bolster frontline fighter numbers.

2026-01-12T02:44:18.757765-08:00

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit

FlightGlobal

Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites Elbit Systems has been awarded roughly $275 million in contracts to supply an advanced airborne self‑protection electronic warfare suite — including DIRCM — for helicopter platforms to an undisclosed Asia‑Pacific country. The work, to be delivered over five years, coincides with major rotorcraft upgrade efforts in South Korea.

2026-01-12T00:17:15.204003-08:00

Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites

tectonicdefense.com

Terra Industries raises $11.7M seed to build Africa’s first defense prime Terra Industries has closed an $11.7 million seed round to position itself as Africa’s first defense prime. Founded by two Nigerians in their early twenties, the startup aims to build local defence industrial capacity and develop indigenous systems to reduce reliance on foreign contractors.

2026-01-11T23:33:16.387217-08:00

Terra Industries raises $11.7M seed to build Africa’s first defense prime

dassault-aviation.com

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Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones Dassault Aviation is leading a $200 million funding round in French startup Harmattan AI — valuing the company at about €1.4 billion — and has struck a strategic partnership to develop embedded AI and controlled autonomy for the Rafale F5, future UCAS and other unmanned systems.

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO NSPA for maritime patrol

Sweden orders sovereign SAR and optical ISR satellites from ICEYE and Planet Labs (≈$141M)

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit

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