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France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme

France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme while Germany, Italy and Spain plan to continue the medium‑altitude, long‑endurance unmanned aircraft project. Paris' exit removes a founding partner and alters agreed industrial and procurement arrangements.

2026-02-13T08:15:01.191182-08:00

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UK ramps spending on hypersonic and long‑range weapons — >£400m in 2025/26 and separate Ukraine air‑defence package

2026-02-13T05:24:38.677184-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense

2026-02-13T07:02:21.342062-08:00

Vertical Mag

Zelenskyy receives first German-built Linza 3.0 multi-purpose drone from Quantum Frontline Industries

2026-02-13T05:19:24.436064-08:00

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France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme while Germany, Italy and Spain plan to continue the medium‑altitude, long‑endurance unmanned aircraft project. Paris' exit removes a founding partner and alters agreed industrial and procurement arrangements.

2026-02-13T08:15:01.191182-08:00

France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme

SpaceNews.com

Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense A startup is pitching a novel space-based missile-defense approach intended to change missile-defence architecture. It plans to develop and demonstrate the concept, positioning itself among emerging companies advocating on-orbit defensive capabilities and drawing interest from government and industry observers and potential investors.

2026-02-13T07:02:21.342062-08:00

Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense

Vertical Mag

Wingcopter and TAF Industries form German JV to mass‑produce reconnaissance drones for Ukraine German drone-maker Wingcopter and defense supplier TAF Industries have formed a joint venture to mass-produce reconnaissance drones in Germany for delivery to Ukraine. The partnership aims to scale industrial output and localise manufacturing to accelerate frontline resupply of ISR systems.

2026-02-13T06:19:03.252684-08:00

Wingcopter and TAF Industries form German JV to mass‑produce reconnaissance drones for Ukraine

Reuters

UK ramps spending on hypersonic and long‑range weapons — >£400m in 2025/26 and separate Ukraine air‑defence package The UK will commit over £400 million (~$545m) in 2025/26 to hypersonic and long‑range weapons, backing multinational missile projects with France, Germany and Italy. The MoD also awarded a £12m hypersonic development contract and announced a separate ~£500m air‑defence package for Ukraine (incl. £150m NATO PURL, 1,000 UK missiles).

2026-02-13T05:24:38.677184-08:00

UK ramps spending on hypersonic and long‑range weapons — >£400m in 2025/26 and separate Ukraine air‑defence package

Vertical Mag

Zelenskyy receives first German-built Linza 3.0 multi-purpose drone from Quantum Frontline Industries Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received the first Linza 3.0 multi-purpose drone built in Germany by Quantum Frontline Industries, in a ceremony patroned by German defence minister Boris Pistorius. The system was handed over to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for operational use.

2026-02-13T05:19:24.436064-08:00

Zelenskyy receives first German-built Linza 3.0 multi-purpose drone from Quantum Frontline Industries

FlightGlobal

Norway orders hundreds of Safran AASM "Hammer" glide bombs for Ukraine Safran confirmed Norway has ordered hundreds of its AASM "Hammer" precision glide bombs for onward delivery to Ukraine. The procurement supplies standoff-capable GPS/INS-guided munitions in the hundreds, boosting Kyiv's precision-strike inventory and operational range for ground-attack operations, and represents a notable European munitions contribution.

2026-02-13T05:14:05.976045-08:00

Norway orders hundreds of Safran AASM "Hammer" glide bombs for Ukraine

Flying Magazine

Inside the 309th AMARG: How the U.S. Air Force Stores, Reclaims and Regenerates Aircraft The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) is a vital U.S. Air Force facility that stores, reclaims and regenerates aircraft, combining preservation, parts reclamation and regeneration workflows to support readiness, spare‑parts supply and rapid platform reconstitution — far more than a 'boneyard'.

2026-02-13T05:05:31.929892-08:00

Inside the 309th AMARG: How the U.S. Air Force Stores, Reclaims and Regenerates Aircraft

AeroTime

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues Canada has authorized payments for long‑lead components tied to 14 additional Lockheed Martin F‑35A fighters while Ottawa continues a review of its 88‑jet procurement. The move locks near‑term industrial commitments even as reports say Ottawa is assessing cuts and Saab pitches a mixed F‑35/Gripen fleet.

2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues

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France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme

UK ramps spending on hypersonic and long‑range weapons — >£400m in 2025/26 and separate Ukraine air‑defence package

Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense

Zelenskyy receives first German-built Linza 3.0 multi-purpose drone from Quantum Frontline Industries

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