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Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo, Tim Martin

NATO’s Ankara forum pushes pooled air power: pooled A400M transport, GlobalEye for AWACS replacement, and up to five Triton mari

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced a pooled Airbus A400M transport fleet initiative involving Finland alongside other allies, and confirmed Saab GlobalEye as the E-3 AWACS successor. At the same time, NATO says allies will buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones for maritime surveillance under a letter of intent.

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

SpaceWatch Global

Singapore and Japan aerospace bodies sign MoU to deepen collaboration across aerospace, UAS and space

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2026-07-07T00:32:50.675186-07:00

Reuters

TSA: US agencies seize 600+ drones near FIFA World Cup sites as restricted-airspace enforcement ramps up

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2026-07-06T11:45:02.056740-07:00

Breaking Defense

Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike

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2026-07-06T13:18:26.907500-07:00

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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’s Ankara forum pushes pooled air power: pooled A400M transport, GlobalEye for AWACS replacement, and up to five Triton mari NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced a pooled Airbus A400M transport fleet initiative involving Finland alongside other allies, and confirmed Saab GlobalEye as the E-3 AWACS successor. At the same time, NATO says allies will buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones for maritime surveillance under a letter of intent.

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

NATO’s Ankara forum pushes pooled air power: pooled A400M transport, GlobalEye for AWACS replacement, and up to five Triton mari

SpaceWatch Global

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Singapore and Japan aerospace bodies sign MoU to deepen collaboration across aerospace, UAS and space AAIS and SJAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen exchanges between Singapore and Japan’s aerospace industries, spanning aerospace, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and space. The agreement is aimed at expanding cross-border cooperation and information-sharing between the two sectors.

2026-07-07T00:32:50.675186-07:00

Singapore and Japan aerospace bodies sign MoU to deepen collaboration across aerospace, UAS and space

SpaceWatch Global

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Singapore and Japan Aerospace Organizations to Expand Collaboration in Aerospace, UAS and Space

2026-07-07T00:32:50.675186-07:00

Singapore and Japan Aerospace

Breaking Defense

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Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike Ondas has closed its $875.8M acquisition of DZYNE Technologies, following an 8-company purchase spree over two years. The deal creates the Ondas Sentinel division spanning ISR, counter-UAS and strike, with plans to integrate a “surface to stratosphere” drone portfolio via a new AI command system in partnership with Palantir.

2026-07-06T13:18:26.907500-07:00

Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike

Reuters

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TSA: US agencies seize 600+ drones near FIFA World Cup sites as restricted-airspace enforcement ramps up The Transportation Security Administration says US agencies have seized more than 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones since June 11. The FBI attributed the activity to drones operating in restricted airspace around the 2026 sites, after repeated issues tied to compliance warnings.

2026-07-06T11:45:02.056740-07:00

TSA: US agencies seize 600+ drones near FIFA World Cup sites as restricted-airspace enforcement ramps up

FlightGlobal

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield The US Air Force flew the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat alongside an F-15EX during Valiant Shield exercises based in the Northern Mariana Islands. The MQ-28 also conducted airborne refueling from a HC-130J, demonstrating side-by-side teaming and sustainment with existing fighter and tanking assets in a live training scenario.

2026-07-06T10:15:44.380916-07:00

MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield

FlightGlobal

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UK MoD commits to a Watchkeeper WK450 successor by 2027 as Thales legacy uncrewed surveillance platform nears withdrawal The UK Ministry of Defence says it will field a replacement uncrewed surveillance platform by 2027, as Thales Watchkeeper WK450 is set to be withdrawn from service earlier than March next year. Procurement officials must select and stand up a new system before the current fleet is retired.

2026-07-06T09:16:21.644992-07:00

UK MoD commits to a Watchkeeper WK450 successor by 2027 as Thales legacy uncrewed surveillance platform nears withdrawal

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