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Italy orders two more MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers from General Atomics

The Italian Air Force has ordered two MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, adding to Rome’s existing fleet. The aircraft were drawn from GA-ASI’s remaining inventory of previously unsold “white tails,” extending more than two decades of Italy–General Atomics cooperation.

2026-09-08T13:37:20.209534-07:00

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Italy orders two more MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers from General Atomics

The Italian Air Force has ordered two MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, adding to Rome’s existing fleet. The aircraft were drawn from GA-ASI’s remaining inventory of previously unsold “white tails,” extending more than two decades of Italy–General Atomics cooperation.

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Robinson Unmanned demonstrates R44 AirTruck for offshore cargo operations

Robinson Unmanned has completed demonstration flights of its remotely piloted R44 AirTruck, including a landing on an offshore-style deck at a Louisiana airport. The uncrewed helicopter is designed to support offshore logistics missions, positioning the platform for cargo operations in demanding environments.

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Iran Claims Recovery of Suspected Anduril Dive-LD Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces say they recovered a U.S. Navy-linked autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. Images of the captured system appear to show Anduril’s Dive-LD, an uncrewed submersible designed for operations in contested waters, though the vehicle’s identity and circumstances of its recovery remain unconfirmed.

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India Clears ₹1.1 Trillion Defense Package Spanning Hypersonic Missiles, Warship Engines and Fighter Programs

India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved proposals worth ₹1.1 lakh crore, taking approvals this year to ₹1.6 lakh crore and those since 2025 to ₹13 lakh crore. The package includes long-range hypersonic weapons, Sukhoi-30 upgrades, mine-laying systems, indigenous warship engines and continued AMCA development.

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