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France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme

France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme while Germany, Italy and Spain plan to continue the medium‑altitude, long‑endurance unmanned aircraft project. Paris' exit removes a founding partner and alters agreed industrial and procurement arrangements.

2026-02-13T08:15:01.191182-08:00

Flying Magazine

Inside the 309th AMARG: How the U.S. Air Force Stores, Reclaims and Regenerates Aircraft

2026-02-13T05:05:31.929892-08:00

AeroTime

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues

2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00

Unmanned Airspace

Dronamics and HENSOLDT convert Black Swan cargo UAV into long‑endurance ISTAR/AEW platform

2026-02-12T08:54:24.260895-08:00

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France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme while Germany, Italy and Spain plan to continue the medium‑altitude, long‑endurance unmanned aircraft project. Paris' exit removes a founding partner and alters agreed industrial and procurement arrangements.

2026-02-13T08:15:01.191182-08:00

France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme

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Philippines' F-16 purchase stalls amid cost concerns and political opposition A planned purchase of F-16 fighter jets by the Philippines has stalled as cost concerns and political opposition create a fiscal deadlock. Manila officials are exploring options to break the impasse, leaving the procurement — and planned capability upgrade — in limbo.

2026-02-13T05:05:39.512064-08:00

Philippines' F-16 purchase stalls amid cost concerns and political opposition

Flying Magazine

Inside the 309th AMARG: How the U.S. Air Force Stores, Reclaims and Regenerates Aircraft The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) is a vital U.S. Air Force facility that stores, reclaims and regenerates aircraft, combining preservation, parts reclamation and regeneration workflows to support readiness, spare‑parts supply and rapid platform reconstitution — far more than a 'boneyard'.

2026-02-13T05:05:31.929892-08:00

Inside the 309th AMARG: How the U.S. Air Force Stores, Reclaims and Regenerates Aircraft

AeroTime

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues Canada has authorized payments for long‑lead components tied to 14 additional Lockheed Martin F‑35A fighters while Ottawa continues a review of its 88‑jet procurement. The move locks near‑term industrial commitments even as reports say Ottawa is assessing cuts and Saab pitches a mixed F‑35/Gripen fleet.

2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues

FlightGlobal

Greece orders Schiebel Camcopter S-100 for new French-built frigates Greece has ordered Schiebel's Camcopter S-100 uncrewed aerial system for operation from its navy's incoming fleet of French-built frigates, boosting shipborne ISR and over-the-horizon surveillance capability as the vessels enter service. The deal underscores growing demand for rotary-wing UAS integration on European warships.

2026-02-13T03:33:31.084336-08:00

Greece orders Schiebel Camcopter S-100 for new French-built frigates

FlightGlobal

New Greek navy frigates to deploy Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS

2026-02-13T03:33:31.084336-08:00

New Greek navy frigates to dep

Air Data News

Italy approves €8.77bn to fund GCAP next‑generation fighter with UK and Japan Italy’s parliament approved €8.77 billion (about $10.7 billion) to finance its contribution to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the trilateral UK–Japan–Italy next‑generation fighter development effort. The vote secures Italian funding for industrial participation, programme development and procurement planning.

2026-02-12T23:40:36.270218-08:00

Italy approves €8.77bn to fund GCAP next‑generation fighter with UK and Japan

Unmanned Airspace

Dronamics and HENSOLDT convert Black Swan cargo UAV into long‑endurance ISTAR/AEW platform Dronamics will outfit its long‑range Black Swan cargo UAV with HENSOLDT’s MissionGrid ISR suite — including MissMarvin mission management and PrecISR synthetic radar — to create a Strategic Class III, long‑endurance ISTAR/AEW unmanned system aimed at closing European surveillance coverage gaps and detecting multi‑domain threats.

2026-02-12T08:54:24.260895-08:00

Dronamics and HENSOLDT convert Black Swan cargo UAV into long‑endurance ISTAR/AEW platform

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France reportedly negotiating exit from €7.1bn Eurodrone MALE programme

Inside the 309th AMARG: How the U.S. Air Force Stores, Reclaims and Regenerates Aircraft

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues

Dronamics and HENSOLDT convert Black Swan cargo UAV into long‑endurance ISTAR/AEW platform

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