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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

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

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

AeroTime

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit

2026-01-12T02:44:18.757765-08:00

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

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

AeroTime

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit India and France are in advanced government-to-government talks on a potential purchase of up to 114 Dassault Rafale multirole fighters for the Indian Air Force. Negotiations have accelerated and are expected to be a central item during President Macron’s upcoming visit as New Delhi seeks to bolster frontline fighter numbers.

2026-01-12T02:44:18.757765-08:00

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit

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Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites Elbit Systems has been awarded roughly $275 million in contracts to supply an advanced airborne self‑protection electronic warfare suite — including DIRCM — for helicopter platforms to an undisclosed Asia‑Pacific country. The work, to be delivered over five years, coincides with major rotorcraft upgrade efforts in South Korea.

2026-01-12T00:17:15.204003-08:00

Elbit wins $275M deal to fit Asia‑Pacific helicopters with EW and DIRCM self‑protection suites

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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

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USAF reorganizes acquisition portfolios to implement Hegseth reforms; names executives for advanced aircraft and nuclear C2 The Department of the Air Force has restructured acquisition oversight to implement Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s procurement reforms, creating seven mission-aligned acquisition organizations and naming portfolio executives who will oversee critical programs including advanced aircraft and nuclear command-and-control.

2026-01-09T11:52:42.938534-08:00

USAF reorganizes acquisition portfolios to implement Hegseth reforms; names executives for advanced aircraft and nuclear C2

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

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

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

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