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Lockheed unveils Lamprey MMAUV — plug-and-play undersea drone carrier for surveillance and weapons delivery

Lockheed Martin revealed the Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a modular "plug-and-play" AUV designed to operate discreetly in contested maritime environments, conduct surveillance and seabed operations, dock to vessels, deploy aerial drones, and carry torpedoes and decoys for weapon delivery.

2026-02-09T06:53:34.148531-08:00

Aviation Week

Rafael advances to next round in U.S. Army IFPC Inc 2 Second Interceptor competition

2026-02-09T08:38:48.277335-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

2026-02-09T06:12:40.059587-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

DDAC 2026: Europe’s 'Delivery Test' Signals Shift but Leaves Speed, Integration and Sovereignty Unanswered

2026-02-09T03:54:01.772087-08:00

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Aviation Week

Rafael advances to next round in U.S. Army IFPC Inc 2 Second Interceptor competition Rafael has advanced to the next round of the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) Second Interceptor competition, joining Lockheed Martin and a Boeing–Anduril team. The decision follows a more than two‑year Army hunt for a complementary second interceptor for the IFPC Inc 2 launcher.

2026-02-09T08:38:48.277335-08:00

Rafael advances to next round in U.S. Army IFPC Inc 2 Second Interceptor competition

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed unveils Lamprey MMAUV — plug-and-play undersea drone carrier for surveillance and weapons delivery Lockheed Martin revealed the Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a modular "plug-and-play" AUV designed to operate discreetly in contested maritime environments, conduct surveillance and seabed operations, dock to vessels, deploy aerial drones, and carry torpedoes and decoys for weapon delivery.

2026-02-09T06:53:34.148531-08:00

Lockheed unveils Lamprey MMAUV — plug-and-play undersea drone carrier for surveillance and weapons delivery

SpaceNews.com

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability? Europe has a technical and programmatic path to a sovereign space‑intelligence capability — from GOVSATCOM and ESA's planned in‑orbit demonstrators to growing national investments — but turning plans into operational systems depends on political will, funding alignment and avoiding programme fragmentation.

2026-02-09T06:12:40.059587-08:00

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

Breaking Defense

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance The MQ-9B and Gambit series represent parallel uncrewed capabilities reshaping regional air dominance, offering persistent, scalable ISR and strike options. Their combination lets militaries address rising security challenges with lower risk to crewed platforms and affordably extend operational reach across contested regions.

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

SpaceWatch Global

DDAC 2026: Europe’s 'Delivery Test' Signals Shift but Leaves Speed, Integration and Sovereignty Unanswered DDAC 2026 marked a decisive shift in Europe’s defence approach, emphasizing delivery of operational capabilities rather than concept-stage planning, but it left critical questions about program speed, cross‑border integration and strategic sovereignty unanswered. Governments and industry must now define timelines and integration paths to meet the new intent.

2026-02-09T03:54:01.772087-08:00

DDAC 2026: Europe’s 'Delivery Test' Signals Shift but Leaves Speed, Integration and Sovereignty Unanswered

SpaceWatch Global

Munich Security Report 2026 released ahead of Munich Security Conference In anticipation of the 2026 Munich Security Conference, the 2026 Munich Security Report is now available for download. The annual report is released ahead of the conference to provide the background and framing for the event's security and policy discussions.

2026-02-09T03:35:34.610087-08:00

Munich Security Report 2026 released ahead of Munich Security Conference

Associated Press

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said parts of the Ukrainian air force’s performance are “unsatisfactory” as Russian drone barrages intensify across multiple regions. The remark highlights leadership concern about Kyiv’s ability to sustain air-defence and combat aviation operations under heavy one‑way UAV pressure.

2026-02-07T22:07:18.631136-08:00

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify

CNBC

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities At the Singapore Airshow, governments signalled a drive for sovereign defence posture, prioritising capabilities and sustainment that are 'close at hand' to shorten response times and reduce external dependencies. Exhibits and delegations emphasised on‑regional access to equipment, support and industrial partnerships.

2026-02-07T01:48:29.432793-08:00

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities

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Lockheed unveils Lamprey MMAUV — plug-and-play undersea drone carrier for surveillance and weapons delivery

Rafael advances to next round in U.S. Army IFPC Inc 2 Second Interceptor competition

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

DDAC 2026: Europe’s 'Delivery Test' Signals Shift but Leaves Speed, Integration and Sovereignty Unanswered

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