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UK canvasses industry for counter-drone electronic warfare systems as Ukraine pursues European drone deals

The UK Ministry of Defense is soliciting industry input on potential counter-drone electronic warfare (EW) systems it could supply to Ukraine. The move comes as Ukraine discusses drone-related arrangements with European partners, alongside intensifying strikes using long-range kamikaze “one-way attack” drones against Russian infrastructure.

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2026-07-09T08:32:27.455388-07:00

Aviation Today

Pentagon Drone Dominance Program invites 19 companies for second challenge-round competition worth up to $300M in production ord

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2026-07-09T08:45:24.889088-07:00

AeroTime

Ukraine credits Patriot and F-16 operations for Su-35S kill; British-Ukrainian Firebolt reports first jet-powered drone intercep

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2026-07-09T04:17:26.080439-07:00

Breaking Defense

NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines

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2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

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Aviation Today

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Pentagon Drone Dominance Program invites 19 companies for second challenge-round competition worth up to $300M in production ord The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program (DDP) has invited 19 companies to compete in the final stage of its second challenge round, scheduled for an August competition. Winners will be positioned to secure production orders totaling up to $300 million.

2026-07-09T08:45:24.889088-07:00

Pentagon Drone Dominance Program invites 19 companies for second challenge-round competition worth up to $300M in production ord

Aviation Today

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UK canvasses industry for counter-drone electronic warfare systems as Ukraine pursues European drone deals The UK Ministry of Defense is soliciting industry input on potential counter-drone electronic warfare (EW) systems it could supply to Ukraine. The move comes as Ukraine discusses drone-related arrangements with European partners, alongside intensifying strikes using long-range kamikaze “one-way attack” drones against Russian infrastructure.

2026-07-09T08:32:27.455388-07:00

UK canvasses industry for counter-drone electronic warfare systems as Ukraine pursues European drone deals

Aviation Today

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Ukraine And European Union Discussing Drone Deal, As Kamikaze Drones Hit Russian Supply Lines

2026-07-09T08:32:27.455388-07:00

Ukraine And European Union Dis

AeroTime

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Ukraine credits Patriot and F-16 operations for Su-35S kill; British-Ukrainian Firebolt reports first jet-powered drone intercep Ukrainian pilots report downing another Russian Sukhoi Su-35S, with the latest claims framed as a boost for Ukraine’s modernised air force amid contested Russian acknowledgment and details. Separately, British-Ukrainian Firebolt Engineering says its jet-powered interceptor drone achieved its first interception of a Shahed/“Geran-2” kamikaze drone.

2026-07-09T04:17:26.080439-07:00

Ukraine credits Patriot and F-16 operations for Su-35S kill; British-Ukrainian Firebolt reports first jet-powered drone intercep

Reuters

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Russia escalates electronic warfare against Ukraine’s Starlink-linked drone operations Reuters reports that Russian forces are deploying powerful jamming systems aimed at disrupting Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet, in an effort to blunt Ukraine’s “mid-strike” drone attacks. Ukraine’s use of fixed-wing midrange drones with Starlink satellite communications is described as driving Russia to “play catch-up.” Separate coverage notes Brazil’s regulator approval for satellite direct-to-cell rules, enabling Starlink phone connectivity to ordinary handsets.

2026-07-07T23:59:44.316342-07:00

Russia escalates electronic warfare against Ukraine’s Starlink-linked drone operations

The War Zone

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Boresight debuts BQ-750 Block 2 target drone as B-52 readiness strains AGM-181A cruise-missile testing Boresight says it has built the BQ-750 Block 2 target drone to expand on the company’s earlier commercially successful BQ-400. In parallel, reporting highlights that B-52 fleet readiness issues—following a tragic loss—are creating testing challenges for the AGM-181A nuclear cruise missile upgrade.

2026-07-07T16:53:13.919557-07:00

Boresight debuts BQ-750 Block 2 target drone as B-52 readiness strains AGM-181A cruise-missile testing

Bloomberg

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VC funding surges into defense tech, spotlighting Anduril’s Ghost drone Venture capital for aerospace and military startups is shifting from “off limits” to a mainstream bet, with investors increasingly backing companies tied to defense programs. Anduril used its Costa Mesa headquarters to showcase its Ghost drone, signaling how defense-focused autonomy is attracting new funding.

2026-07-07T04:15:56.395629-07:00

VC funding surges into defense tech, spotlighting Anduril’s Ghost drone

Breaking Defense

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NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines NATO is moving to expand and modernize its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance posture with additional Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Tritons and a Saab GlobalEye selection for the AWACS replacement. In parallel, allies are launching a multinational pooled Airbus A400M transport fleet concept. Separately, Boeing is poised to win its first order from Philippine Airlines since 2007.

2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines

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