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UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Airbus  
The War Zone • Jamie Hunter

Airbus pitches UH-72A Lakota conversions as Army weighs future for 215 trainers

Airbus and the U.S. Army are discussing four options for the Army’s 215 UH-72A Lakota trainers, including autonomous conversions for logistics and strike missions. Separately, Airbus is advancing the Lakota Connector uncrewed cargo helicopter, while Sikorsky has introduced its containerized Nomad 100 VTOL UAS concept for expeditionary operations in contested environments.

Also: Aviation Week and aero-defence.tech
2026-10-13T15:05:21.542066-07:00
Viasat   Satellite  
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Viasat Places Order for All.Space Hydra Max Terminals

By Via Satellite: Viasat has placed an order for multiple All.Space Hydra MAX satcom terminals which are designed to transmit multiple satellite links simultaneously. The Hydra Max terminal is now approved for operation on Viasat’s global NextGen Ka-band network, including Mil Ka-band.

Also: Satellite Evolution
2026-10-13T12:55:11.513232-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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DefenseNews.com • Sebastian Sprenger

Lockheed eyes fresh PAC-3 interceptor production options for Ukraine, Europe

By DefenseNews.com: “If we were to go forward with exploring any kind of production in Germany, we would likely do that with a company like Diehl,” a Lockheed executive said.

Also: Aviation Week, Army Times, Defense Daily, Seeking Alpha and 3 more
2026-10-13T10:06:15.361668-07:00