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Raytheon's Coyote downs drone swarms in Army trials as RTX signals major production ramp

Raytheon's Coyote counter‑UAS systems reportedly defeated swarming drones in recent Army trials, and RTX says it will significantly ramp production across the Coyote family this year. The combination of operational validation and a declared production surge points to near‑term fielding and industrial scaling for C‑UAS capability.

2026-02-11T04:15:56.337323-08:00

Aviation Week

USMC selects GA‑ASI YFQ‑42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft evaluation

2026-02-10T14:09:14.192092-08:00

Vertical Mag

Ohio launches nation’s first statewide Drone First Responder pilot, selects nine agencies

2026-02-10T08:29:50.357036-08:00

Breaking Defense

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret

2026-02-10T10:14:31.246855-08:00

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Raytheon's Coyote downs drone swarms in Army trials as RTX signals major production ramp Raytheon's Coyote counter‑UAS systems reportedly defeated swarming drones in recent Army trials, and RTX says it will significantly ramp production across the Coyote family this year. The combination of operational validation and a declared production surge points to near‑term fielding and industrial scaling for C‑UAS capability.

2026-02-11T04:15:56.337323-08:00

Raytheon's Coyote downs drone swarms in Army trials as RTX signals major production ramp

Aviation Week

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USMC selects GA‑ASI YFQ‑42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft evaluation The U.S. Marine Corps has competitively selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' YFQ‑42A unmanned aircraft for evaluation under its MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme. GA‑ASI will demonstrate the YFQ‑42A's capabilities to inform future expeditionary manned–unmanned teaming and collaborative combat air operations.

2026-02-10T14:09:14.192092-08:00

USMC selects GA‑ASI YFQ‑42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft evaluation

Breaking Defense

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret Lockheed Martin and Saudi Arabia's ERAF will explore development of an unmanned turret. Lockheed executive Tom Cahill told Breaking Defense he has seen interest from the Saudi armed forces in the capabilities such a turret could provide, an early sign of possible cooperation.

2026-02-10T10:14:31.246855-08:00

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret

Vertical Mag

Ohio launches nation’s first statewide Drone First Responder pilot, selects nine agencies Ohio has launched the nation’s first statewide Drone First Responder pilot, naming nine public-safety agencies to test drones for rapid-response emergency tasks. The program will assess operational integration, interoperability, and regulatory procedures for deploying unmanned aircraft to augment incident response across the state.

2026-02-10T08:29:50.357036-08:00

Ohio launches nation’s first statewide Drone First Responder pilot, selects nine agencies

Associated Press

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U.S. Navy CNO pushes shift to smaller, faster assets instead of aircraft carriers Adm. Daryl Caudle, the U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer, is urging commanders to favor smaller, newer ships and other assets rather than defaulting to large aircraft carriers for crisis response. He is pressing a service-wide move toward leaner, more agile force packages for regional contingencies.

2026-02-09T15:52:53.236325-08:00

U.S. Navy CNO pushes shift to smaller, faster assets instead of aircraft carriers

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed unveils Lamprey plug-and-play MMAUV that docks to ships, launches drones and torpedoes Lockheed Martin introduced Lamprey, a plug-and-play Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle designed to give U.S. and allied navies a persistent, discreet presence in contested maritime areas. Lamprey can hitch a ride to operating zones, dock with vessels and carry modular payloads—launching aerial drones, decoys and torpedoes.

2026-02-09T06:53:34.148531-08:00

Lockheed unveils Lamprey plug-and-play MMAUV that docks to ships, launches drones and torpedoes

Breaking Defense

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance The MQ-9B and Gambit series represent parallel uncrewed capabilities reshaping regional air dominance, offering persistent, scalable ISR and strike options. Their combination lets militaries address rising security challenges with lower risk to crewed platforms and affordably extend operational reach across contested regions.

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

Associated Press

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said parts of the Ukrainian air force’s performance are “unsatisfactory” as Russian drone barrages intensify across multiple regions. The remark highlights leadership concern about Kyiv’s ability to sustain air-defence and combat aviation operations under heavy one‑way UAV pressure.

2026-02-07T22:07:18.631136-08:00

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify

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Raytheon's Coyote downs drone swarms in Army trials as RTX signals major production ramp

USMC selects GA‑ASI YFQ‑42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft evaluation

Ohio launches nation’s first statewide Drone First Responder pilot, selects nine agencies

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret

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