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GA‑ASI and Hanwha to jointly develop and build Gray Eagle STOL UAS in South Korea, first flight set for 2027

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement on October 14 to jointly develop and produce the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system in South Korea. The partners plan to target a first flight of the locally produced variant in 2027.

2025-10-14T08:08:47.090635-07:00

Boeing

Boeing wins ~$2.7B multiyear deal to build 3,000+ PAC-3 seekers through 2030

2025-10-14T05:12:24.686943-07:00

AeroTime

Saab wins SEK 2.6bn FMV contract to advance KFS manned and unmanned fighter concepts

2025-10-14T05:44:19.773102-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine forms helicopter task forces to hunt Russian drones and protect power grid as EU and NATO raise alarm

2025-10-13T20:24:46.650264-07:00

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Breaking Defense

Lockheed, Army 25th ID to kick off ‘Lightning Strike’ experiments prototyping NGC‑12 ahead of Project Convergence Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division will launch 'Lightning Strike' experiments to prototype NGC‑12, adding capabilities incrementally across a series of events that will feed into next year's Project Convergence, mirroring the Ivy Sting effort run earlier at the 4th ID.

2025-10-14T08:41:00.847270-07:00

Lockheed, Army 25th ID to kick off ‘Lightning Strike’ experiments prototyping NGC‑12 ahead of Project Convergence

Breaking Defense

GA‑ASI and Hanwha to jointly develop and build Gray Eagle STOL UAS in South Korea, first flight set for 2027 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement on October 14 to jointly develop and produce the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system in South Korea. The partners plan to target a first flight of the locally produced variant in 2027.

2025-10-14T08:08:47.090635-07:00

GA‑ASI and Hanwha to jointly develop and build Gray Eagle STOL UAS in South Korea, first flight set for 2027

AeroTime

Saab wins SEK 2.6bn FMV contract to advance KFS manned and unmanned fighter concepts Sweden's defence materiel administration (FMV) has awarded Saab a SEK 2.6 billion contract to advance studies under the KFS programme, progressing both manned and unmanned fighter concepts. The funding will support concept development and systems studies for Sweden's next-generation air combat capability.

2025-10-14T05:44:19.773102-07:00

Saab wins SEK 2.6bn FMV contract to advance KFS manned and unmanned fighter concepts

Boeing

Boeing wins ~$2.7B multiyear deal to build 3,000+ PAC-3 seekers through 2030 Boeing has been awarded multiyear contracts worth roughly $2.7 billion to produce more than 3,000 Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3) seekers through 2030, ramping production to up to 750 units per year. The work will be delivered in coordination with prime contractor Lockheed Martin and U.S. defense customers.

2025-10-14T05:12:24.686943-07:00

Boeing wins ~$2.7B multiyear deal to build 3,000+ PAC-3 seekers through 2030

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Iridium and Qualcomm integrate satellite connectivity into Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio for U.S. government and allies Iridium Communications and Qualcomm Technologies have integrated Iridium data services into Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio (MTR), enabling availability for U.S. government customers and approved allied partners. Multiple Iridium services are now supported on the Snapdragon platform to extend secure, on‑the‑move satellite communications.

2025-10-14T04:08:49.223283-07:00

Iridium and Qualcomm integrate satellite connectivity into Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio for U.S. government and allies

AeroTime

France proposes counter-drone weapons, AASM integration and AI targeting upgrades for Mirage 2000D France's Air and Space Force is considering upgrades for the Mirage 2000D RMV that include low-cost counter-drone weapons, integration of AASM precision-guided munitions, and AI-enabled targeting. The proposals would modernize the aircraft's strike and self-protection capabilities under the RMV programme.

2025-10-14T03:52:55.764177-07:00

France proposes counter-drone weapons, AASM integration and AI targeting upgrades for Mirage 2000D

Airbus

Airbus consolidates Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa‑X tactical UAS under Airbus Helicopters Airbus has folded its small‑ and medium‑sized tactical uncrewed aerial systems — Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa‑X — into a single market‑focused portfolio to be managed by Airbus Helicopters. The reorganisation is intended to streamline offerings, simplify go‑to‑market and accelerate fielding of tactical UAS capabilities.

2025-10-14T02:17:02.679088-07:00

Airbus consolidates Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa‑X tactical UAS under Airbus Helicopters

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine forms helicopter task forces to hunt Russian drones and protect power grid as EU and NATO raise alarm Ukraine will form dedicated helicopter groups to intercept Russian drones and shield critical energy infrastructure ahead of winter, aiming to speed response times and conserve missiles. The move comes as suspected Russian drone incursions trigger European security alerts, EU warnings to Moscow and NATO reinforcements along the eastern flank.

2025-10-13T20:24:46.650264-07:00

Ukraine forms helicopter task forces to hunt Russian drones and protect power grid as EU and NATO raise alarm

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