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Helsing and Hensoldt partner to equip CA‑1 Europa UCAV with sovereign AI‑enabled sensor suite

German sensor specialist Hensoldt has signed a strategic partnership with Helsing to integrate a Hensoldt sensor package onto Helsing’s CA‑1 Europa UCAV and jointly develop AI‑enabled combat air systems within a sovereign European technology architecture, accelerating operational autonomy and reducing reliance on non‑European suppliers.

2026-02-12T08:40:20.749023-08:00

FlightGlobal

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

2026-02-12T03:33:40.669718-08:00

AeroTime

Australia opens $253M MQ-4C Triton base at RAAF Tindal to boost northern maritime surveillance

2026-02-12T03:14:07.077015-08:00

AINonline

Northrop Grumman lightens STARLite small tactical radar for UAS integration

2026-02-12T02:27:20.009281-08:00

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Aviation Week

Helsing and Hensoldt partner to equip CA‑1 Europa UCAV with sovereign AI‑enabled sensor suite German sensor specialist Hensoldt has signed a strategic partnership with Helsing to integrate a Hensoldt sensor package onto Helsing’s CA‑1 Europa UCAV and jointly develop AI‑enabled combat air systems within a sovereign European technology architecture, accelerating operational autonomy and reducing reliance on non‑European suppliers.

2026-02-12T08:40:20.749023-08:00

Helsing and Hensoldt partner to equip CA‑1 Europa UCAV with sovereign AI‑enabled sensor suite

FlightGlobal

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests German start‑up ERC System will conduct the first flight of Romeo, an uncrewed vertical‑takeoff‑and‑landing cargo prototype, in 2026 after completing successful hover tests in Munich. The company says it will mature Romeo toward a commercial cargo UAS offering in the coming years.

2026-02-12T03:33:40.669718-08:00

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

AeroTime

Australia opens $253M MQ-4C Triton base at RAAF Tindal to boost northern maritime surveillance The $253 million base at RAAF Tindal will host MQ-4C Triton operations, providing persistent high‑altitude maritime surveillance over Australia’s northern approaches. The facility expands RAAF maritime ISR reach and sustainment, tightening integration with regional defense and patrol operations and supports coalition interoperability.

2026-02-12T03:14:07.077015-08:00

Australia opens $253M MQ-4C Triton base at RAAF Tindal to boost northern maritime surveillance

AINonline

Northrop Grumman lightens STARLite small tactical radar for UAS integration Northrop Grumman has lightened its STARLite small tactical radar to enable integration on unmanned aerial systems, officials say. The move adapts the PM SAI STARLite program hardware for UAS applications, expanding potential ISR and sensor-payload options for unmanned platforms.

2026-02-12T02:27:20.009281-08:00

Northrop Grumman lightens STARLite small tactical radar for UAS integration

AINonline

ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics ST Engineering is positioning the DrN‑600 as a maritime and inter‑island logistics platform. The unmanned cargo aircraft is being promoted for ship‑to‑ship transfers, oil‑rig resupply and short island hops, offering a runway‑independent option for coastal and archipelagic routes.

2026-02-11T13:44:17.400137-08:00

ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics

DefenseNews.com

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US Navy, DIU seek runway‑independent long‑range strike drones for austere sites and any surface warship The U.S. Navy, working with the Defense Innovation Unit, has solicited runway‑independent, long‑range armed UAS that can launch from austere shore sites or any surface warship — not just aircraft carriers. The effort prioritizes strike‑capable, shipboard‑compatible systems to support distributed maritime operations and increase at‑sea lethality.

2026-02-11T12:49:42.170668-08:00

US Navy, DIU seek runway‑independent long‑range strike drones for austere sites and any surface warship

The War Zone

Securing the High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role in Arctic Security The MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s long endurance and multi-role sensors make it well suited for High North patrols, providing persistent maritime and Arctic-domain surveillance, over-the-horizon ISR and maritime security. Operators view the uncrewed platform as a cost-effective means to extend presence and situational awareness in high-latitude operations.

2026-02-11T11:13:13.184873-08:00

Securing the High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role in Arctic Security

Vertical Mag

Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned convert Firefly UAS for heavy‑fuel operation Parallel Flight Technologies is adapting its Firefly unmanned aircraft system to operate on heavy fuel in collaboration with Alpha Unmanned Systems. The programme converts the Firefly propulsion and fuel‑delivery systems to accept heavy‑fuel grades, with development work ongoing under the collaboration.

2026-02-11T06:18:57.792900-08:00

Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned convert Firefly UAS for heavy‑fuel operation

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Helsing and Hensoldt partner to equip CA‑1 Europa UCAV with sovereign AI‑enabled sensor suite

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

Australia opens $253M MQ-4C Triton base at RAAF Tindal to boost northern maritime surveillance

Northrop Grumman lightens STARLite small tactical radar for UAS integration

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