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USAF and General Atomics Demonstrate Manned–Unmanned Teaming as F‑22 Commands MQ‑20 Avenger at Edwards AFB

The U.S. Air Force and General Atomics carried out a live demonstration at Edwards AFB in which an F‑22 Raptor pilot issued real‑time commands to an MQ‑20 Avenger, which autonomously executed mission tasks and waypoint changes using government reference autonomy software. The exercise validated crewed–uncrewed control concepts.

2026-02-23T04:06:13.688501-08:00

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USAF awards small-turbofan development contracts to Honeywell and GE–Kratos for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

2026-02-23T12:30:35.063185-08:00

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Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones

2026-02-23T08:11:41.675337-08:00

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Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation

2026-02-23T09:31:08.971831-08:00

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USAF awards small-turbofan development contracts to Honeywell and GE–Kratos for Collaborative Combat Aircraft The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts to Honeywell Aerospace and a GE Aerospace–Kratos team to complete development of small turbofan designs—including the GEK1500—to meet high-performance, low-cost requirements for Collaborative Combat Aircraft. GE–Kratos will leverage GEK800 maturation to accelerate preliminary design and delivery.

2026-02-23T12:30:35.063185-08:00

USAF awards small-turbofan development contracts to Honeywell and GE–Kratos for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation Canada and Denmark have both placed orders for MQ-9B unmanned systems from General Dynamics, a shared platform some experts say could enable closer Arctic surveillance and interoperability in the High North. The parallel purchases open opportunities for coordinated ISR missions, logistics commonality and data sharing across high-latitude operations.

2026-02-23T09:31:08.971831-08:00

Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation

AeroTime

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones Ukraine's Defence Forces said on Feb. 21, 2026 they struck the Yevpatoria Aviation Repair Plant in occupied Crimea, damaging two rare Beriev Be‑12 amphibious maritime patrol aircraft. Kyiv said FPV drones executed the attack — part of a campaign to erode Moscow's dwindling maritime aviation capabilities.

2026-02-23T08:11:41.675337-08:00

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones

DefenseNews.com

India buys fighters; World Cup drone‑defence and Lockheed unveils 'Lamprey' submersible Briefing: India has confirmed recent fighter purchases; counter‑drone systems are being used to protect the World Cup; and Lockheed Martin unveiled 'Lamprey', a hull‑attached submersible designed to recharge vessels' onboard systems. The items reflect procurement, force protection and platform‑support trends across defence.

2026-02-23T06:50:42.147343-08:00

India buys fighters; World Cup drone‑defence and Lockheed unveils 'Lamprey' submersible

FlightGlobal

Leonardo puts Proteus back on hold pending Royal Navy direction after maiden sortie Leonardo Helicopters says it is uncertain when — or if — its Proteus uncrewed AW09-based demonstrator will fly again after completing a maiden sortie earlier this year. The company is awaiting signals from the Royal Navy before deciding the programme's next steps.

2026-02-23T06:30:22.598451-08:00

Leonardo puts Proteus back on hold pending Royal Navy direction after maiden sortie

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USAF and General Atomics Demonstrate Manned–Unmanned Teaming as F‑22 Commands MQ‑20 Avenger at Edwards AFB The U.S. Air Force and General Atomics carried out a live demonstration at Edwards AFB in which an F‑22 Raptor pilot issued real‑time commands to an MQ‑20 Avenger, which autonomously executed mission tasks and waypoint changes using government reference autonomy software. The exercise validated crewed–uncrewed control concepts.

2026-02-23T04:06:13.688501-08:00

USAF and General Atomics Demonstrate Manned–Unmanned Teaming as F‑22 Commands MQ‑20 Avenger at Edwards AFB

The War Zone

General Atomics names its USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft YFQ-42A "Dark Merlin" General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has officially designated its Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype YFQ-42A "Dark Merlin." The unmanned fighter is positioned to operate alongside crewed platforms within the USAF's NGAD/CCA architecture, and signals GA's push to compete as a loyal‑wingman asset.

2026-02-23T03:53:48.711016-08:00

General Atomics names its USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft YFQ-42A "Dark Merlin"

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Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport On 20 February 2026, a Myanmar National Airlines ATR 72-600 was struck by a suspected FPV (first-person view) "kamikaze" drone at Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State while boarding passengers and preparing for takeoff. Authorities and the carrier are investigating the strike.

2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00

Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

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USAF and General Atomics Demonstrate Manned–Unmanned Teaming as F‑22 Commands MQ‑20 Avenger at Edwards AFB

USAF awards small-turbofan development contracts to Honeywell and GE–Kratos for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones

Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation

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