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EDGE and Indra form Spain-based JV to develop, produce and sustain loitering munitions for Spanish and European programmes

UAE state-owned EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra have agreed to create a Spain-based joint venture to develop, produce and provide lifecycle support for loitering munitions and smart weapons aimed at Spanish and broader European defence programmes. Production and sustainment are planned to take place in Spain.

2026-01-13T07:00:30.571908-08:00

Aviation Week

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

2026-01-12T11:59:01.425931-08:00

politico.eu

UK and Poland deepen air‑defence cooperation to bolster NATO after Russian drone incursions

2026-01-13T06:10:14.581963-08:00

AeroTime

NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known

2026-01-13T01:52:13.980218-08:00

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EDGE and Indra form Spain-based JV to develop, produce and sustain loitering munitions for Spanish and European programmes UAE state-owned EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra have agreed to create a Spain-based joint venture to develop, produce and provide lifecycle support for loitering munitions and smart weapons aimed at Spanish and broader European defence programmes. Production and sustainment are planned to take place in Spain.

2026-01-13T07:00:30.571908-08:00

EDGE and Indra form Spain-based JV to develop, produce and sustain loitering munitions for Spanish and European programmes

politico.eu

UK and Poland deepen air‑defence cooperation to bolster NATO after Russian drone incursions The UK and Poland have expanded a joint air‑defence programme to strengthen NATO's eastern flank after recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace, officials said. The initiative accelerates combined planning, force integration and counter‑UAS measures amid heightened regional aerial threats.

2026-01-13T06:10:14.581963-08:00

UK and Poland deepen air‑defence cooperation to bolster NATO after Russian drone incursions

AeroTime

NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known New York Times reporting alleges a U.S. "civilian plane" carried out a strike on a vessel off Venezuela in September 2025. This briefing consolidates what is publicly known about the incident, the aircraft description in the report, and which types of platforms could match that profile.

2026-01-13T01:52:13.980218-08:00

NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known

Aviation Week

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C The U.S. Navy completed a second demonstration of autonomous flight‑control software on Kratos BQM‑177 target drones and ran trials familiarizing F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C pilots with Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The exercises advance carrier‑capable uncrewed‑fighter concepts and manned–unmanned teaming tactics for future carrier operations.

2026-01-12T11:59:01.425931-08:00

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

edrmagazine.eu

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol Germany has ordered eight General Atomics MQ‑9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for maritime patrol and ISR. The acquisition, executed with GA‑ASI, is aimed at strengthening NATO maritime surveillance and interoperability, with deliveries expected in 2028.

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

The War Zone

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead Russia is studying air‑launch of the jet‑powered Geran‑5 one‑way attack drone from Su‑25 attack jets. Kyiv says the design resembles Iran’s Karrar, uses a Chinese jet engine and carries roughly a 200‑lb warhead, prompting supply‑chain and proliferation concerns.

2026-01-12T10:09:41.009205-08:00

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead

Reuters

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones Indonesia's defence minister met Pakistan Air Force chief in Islamabad to discuss a proposed sale of combat jets and armed 'killer' drones to Jakarta, three security officials said. The meeting on Monday advances Islamabad's export outreach on fighters and unmanned attack systems.

2026-01-12T07:12:10.051795-08:00

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

tectonicdefense.com

Terra Industries raises $11.7M seed to build Africa’s first defense prime Terra Industries has closed an $11.7 million seed round to position itself as Africa’s first defense prime. Founded by two Nigerians in their early twenties, the startup aims to build local defence industrial capacity and develop indigenous systems to reduce reliance on foreign contractors.

2026-01-11T23:33:16.387217-08:00

Terra Industries raises $11.7M seed to build Africa’s first defense prime

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EDGE and Indra form Spain-based JV to develop, produce and sustain loitering munitions for Spanish and European programmes

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

UK and Poland deepen air‑defence cooperation to bolster NATO after Russian drone incursions

NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known

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