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U.S. Navy and Marine Corps award L3Harris multiyear contract for 34 T7 EOD robots

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have awarded L3Harris Technologies a multiyear contract for 34 large T7 robots to boost explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capabilities. The unmanned ground vehicles will support bomb‑disposal missions across both services, augmenting manual bomb squads.

2026-01-16T13:24:53.200289-08:00

Space Intel Report

SpainSat NG_2 Likely Total Loss; Indra/Hisdesat Readies Replacement Tender (Insured $400M)

2026-01-16T08:26:02.399342-08:00

Breaking Defense

The state of play in military space: acquisition, policy and training priorities

2026-01-16T07:26:11.391531-08:00

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Leonardo Proteus completes maiden flight — UK’s first autonomous full‑size helicopter

2026-01-16T04:11:05.120839-08:00

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U.S. Navy and Marine Corps award L3Harris multiyear contract for 34 T7 EOD robots The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have awarded L3Harris Technologies a multiyear contract for 34 large T7 robots to boost explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capabilities. The unmanned ground vehicles will support bomb‑disposal missions across both services, augmenting manual bomb squads.

2026-01-16T13:24:53.200289-08:00

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps award L3Harris multiyear contract for 34 T7 EOD robots

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Grid Aero's Lifter Lite begins ground testing as runway-capable uncrewed turboprop cargo companion to C-130 California-based startup Grid Aero has begun ground testing its Lifter Lite, a twin-engined uncrewed turboprop cargo aircraft, less than a year after its public unveiling. The aircraft made a runway appearance alongside a Lockheed Martin C‑130 as a proposed companion for medium-to-heavy tactical and logistics missions.

2026-01-16T09:28:19.453513-08:00

Grid Aero's Lifter Lite begins ground testing as runway-capable uncrewed turboprop cargo companion to C-130

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SpainSat NG_2 Likely Total Loss; Indra/Hisdesat Readies Replacement Tender (Insured $400M) SpainSat NG_2, a large military telecommunications satellite launched in October, now appears to be a total loss following its deployment attempts. The craft is insured for about $400 million, and operator Indra/Hisdesat is preparing a replacement tender to restore the capability.

2026-01-16T08:26:02.399342-08:00

SpainSat NG_2 Likely Total Loss; Indra/Hisdesat Readies Replacement Tender (Insured $400M)

Breaking Defense

The state of play in military space: acquisition, policy and training priorities Military space is accelerating across acquisition, policy and training. A new Breaking Defense eBook gathers Space Force and industry officials to map near‑term shifts in procurement approaches, regulatory priorities and workforce preparation as services race to field resilient, contested‑space capabilities.

2026-01-16T07:26:11.391531-08:00

The state of play in military space: acquisition, policy and training priorities

FlightGlobal

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Windracers' ULTRA Mk2 reaches 2,000 km with 200 kg payload as firm ramps production and pushes for UK cargo approvals Windracers says its British-built ULTRA Mk2 can fly up to 2,000 km carrying a 200 kg (441 lb) payload. The company will build 100+ Mk2s in 2026 and is urging UK regulators to allow scheduled cargo drone services for civil and defence roles.

2026-01-16T05:27:55.817925-08:00

Windracers' ULTRA Mk2 reaches 2,000 km with 200 kg payload as firm ramps production and pushes for UK cargo approvals

Air Data News

Hungary unveils first of four Saab JAS 39C Gripens assembled for its air force Saab has completed assembly of the first of four additional JAS 39C Gripen fighters for the Hungarian Air Force, following a 2024 order. The hand‑built airframe — revealed by Hungary’s embassy in Stockholm — underscores ongoing production of the C/D line alongside Saab’s Gripen E marketing push.

2026-01-16T04:19:14.846977-08:00

Hungary unveils first of four Saab JAS 39C Gripens assembled for its air force

AeroTime

Israeli UH-60 "Yanshuf" Lost After Sling-Cable Failure During CH-53 Recovery in West Bank An Israeli Air Force UH-60 "Yanshuf" was destroyed after detaching from a CH-53 Yasur during a sling-load recovery over Gush Etzion in the West Bank. Video and IDF statements show the disabled helicopter fell near residential areas following a towing-harness failure during an attempted airlift.

2026-01-16T04:11:25.247372-08:00

Israeli UH-60 "Yanshuf" Lost After Sling-Cable Failure During CH-53 Recovery in West Bank

Reuters

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Leonardo Proteus completes maiden flight — UK’s first autonomous full‑size helicopter Leonardo Helicopters’ Proteus autonomous rotorcraft demonstrator completed its maiden flight in the UK for the Royal Navy, becoming the country’s first autonomous full‑size helicopter. The flight advances evaluation of unmanned rotary capability for shipborne operations and wider crewed–uncrewed maritime aviation concepts.

2026-01-16T04:11:05.120839-08:00

Leonardo Proteus completes maiden flight — UK’s first autonomous full‑size helicopter

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U.S. Navy and Marine Corps award L3Harris multiyear contract for 34 T7 EOD robots

SpainSat NG_2 Likely Total Loss; Indra/Hisdesat Readies Replacement Tender (Insured $400M)

The state of play in military space: acquisition, policy and training priorities

Leonardo Proteus completes maiden flight — UK’s first autonomous full‑size helicopter

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