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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Germany’s first F-35A completes maiden flight as 35-aircraft program advances

Germany’s first Lockheed Martin F-35A has completed its maiden flight from the company’s Fort Worth facilities, moving Berlin’s 35-aircraft order toward initial deliveries and Luftwaffe training in the United States. The fleet will replace the Tornado in strike and nuclear-deterrence missions.

The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Germany’s First F-35 Has Flown

2026-09-09T03:06:22.099737-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

General Atomics IDs Italy As Buyer Of Two Previously Unsold MQ-9As

By Aviation Week: The maker of the MQ-9A Reaper identified Italy on Sept. 8 as the buyer for two of the company’s remaining stock of unsold “white tails.”.

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2026-09-08T13:37:20.209534-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Naval News • H I Sutton

Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model

By Naval News: An underwater drone shown by Iran closely matches the American-designed Anduril Dive-LD model. The large AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) was reportedly captured in the Straits of Hormuz earlier today.

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2026-09-08T09:38:01.485403-07:00