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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian UAS via NSPA to boost NATO maritime patrol; deliveries expected 2028

Germany has contracted General Atomics for eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to strengthen maritime patrol and ISR. The systems — intended to augment P-8A Poseidon capability and NATO interoperability — are due for delivery in 2028.

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

The War Zone

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

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

dassault-aviation.com

Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

Reuters

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

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

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian UAS via NSPA to boost NATO maritime patrol; deliveries expected 2028 Germany has contracted General Atomics for eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to strengthen maritime patrol and ISR. The systems — intended to augment P-8A Poseidon capability and NATO interoperability — are due for delivery in 2028.

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

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian UAS via NSPA to boost NATO maritime patrol; deliveries expected 2028

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

dassault-aviation.com

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Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones Dassault Aviation is leading a $200 million funding round in French startup Harmattan AI — valuing the company at about €1.4 billion — and has struck a strategic partnership to develop embedded AI and controlled autonomy for the Rafale F5, future UCAS and other unmanned systems.

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

AeroTime

China completes maiden flight of Tianma-1000, first homegrown mid‑altitude UAV China completed the maiden flight of the Tianma-1000, its first domestically developed mid‑altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The sortie confirms progress in China’s indigenous UAS design and testing infrastructure, expanding Beijing’s options for mid‑altitude programs and signaling faster fielding of domestic systems.

2026-01-11T20:04:59.742280-08:00

China completes maiden flight of Tianma-1000, first homegrown mid‑altitude UAV

TechCrunch

Wing to expand Walmart drone deliveries to 270+ stores by 2027 Wing will add 150 Walmart stores to its drone delivery network, growing the service to more than 270 stores by 2027. The move scales Wing’s commercial last-mile operations with Walmart, accelerating neighborhood aerial logistics and testing operational throughput at regional scale.

2026-01-11T18:36:17.760101-08:00

Wing to expand Walmart drone deliveries to 270+ stores by 2027

english.kyodonews.net

North Korea accuses South Korea of Jan. 4 drone incursion; Seoul denies and opens probe North Korea accused South Korea of flying a reconnaissance drone into its airspace on Jan. 4, warning of retaliation and saying Seoul "will pay a dear price." South Korea's military denies operating a drone that day and opened an investigation; the claim comes before a party congress.

2026-01-09T21:49:20.647524-08:00

North Korea accuses South Korea of Jan. 4 drone incursion; Seoul denies and opens probe

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian UAS via NSPA to boost NATO maritime patrol; deliveries expected 2028

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

Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

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