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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RAAF accepts first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine ISR/EW aircraft after programme delays

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine ISR/EW aircraft — a Bombardier G550‑derived platform — which arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh on 24 January after programme delays, initiating fielding of a new airborne signals‑intelligence and electronic‑attack capability.

2026-01-25T19:53:42.950941-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
defencetoday.com • Neil Ritchie

UK selects seven industry partners for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' helicopter drones for Apache

By defencetoday.com: The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the selection of seven industry partners for Project NYX, a programme to develop "loyal wingman" helicopter drones.

2026-01-25T07:16:52.783706-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Israel   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Elbit Systems UK acquires full ownership of UTacS, taking control of Watchkeeper industrial venture

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems UK has taken full ownership of the company established to deliver the British Army's fleet of Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed aerial vehicles.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter and aviation-defence-universe.com
2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00
Eurofighter   Middle East   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
defensemirror.com

Turkey to Receive First Eurofighter (ex‑Qatar Typhoon) Next Month as Ankara Moves to Close Airpower Gap

By defensemirror.com: First second-hand Typhoon from Qatar due by late February as Ankara accelerates efforts to close looming airpower gaps.

Also: theaviationgeekclub.com
2026-01-23T06:21:23.954478-08:00