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UAV Development & Drone Programs   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India leases two MQ-9B SeaGuardians from General Atomics for 30 months in ₹1,943 crore Navy contract

India’s Ministry of Defence has contracted General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian high-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft systems to the Indian Navy for 30 months. The UAVs will support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, particularly maritime surveillance, with U.S. government backing for the partnership.

Also: ANI News Agency, Economic Times, Unmanned Airspace and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-08-17T22:50:07.512691-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Russia Is Expanding Its Long-Range Strike Drone Network

By The War Zone: Satellite imagery reveals growing launch infrastructure for Geran-family one-way attack drones, including the capability of launching heavier, higher-performing types.

Also: Aviation Week and nationalsecurityjournal.org
2026-08-17T12:05:07.632664-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force looks to acquire target drones that can mimic stealth jets

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force wants to acquire target drones that can mimic the performance of a variety of aircraft, from stealth fighters to small UAVs.

Also: AirForceTimes, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-08-17T11:35:18.227397-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First components for Switzerland’s F-35As take shape in Italy

By Air Data News: The first physical components destined for Switzerland’s future F-35A fleet have entered production at Leonardo’s Cameri facility in northern Italy, several years before the country begins receiving the fighters.

2026-08-17T11:51:15.881297-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF designates GE-Kratos engine as F143 and awards initial production contract

By FlightGlobal: The 800lbf (3.5kN)-thrust turbofan will be used to power Lockheed's JASSM cruise missile. A small, low-cost turbofan jointly developed by GE Aerospace and Kratos has received a production contract from the US Air Force (USAF).

Also: Satellite Evolution, Defense Daily and 3 more
2026-08-17T08:50:09.894042-07:00