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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy, DIU seek runway‑independent long‑range strike drones for surface warships

The U.S. Navy, working with the Defense Innovation Unit, has solicited runway‑independent long‑range unmanned aircraft systems for strike missions launchable from austere sites or any surface warship — not just aircraft carriers. The effort aims to expand surface combatant reach and deployment flexibility.

Also: marinecorpstimes.com, Defense Daily and Navy Times
2026-02-11T12:49:42.170668-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

UK vows NMH decision before end‑March after talks with Leonardo to keep AW149 bid alive

By FlightGlobal: UK defence ministers have met with senior executives from Leonardo twice over the past fortnight as they attempt to reassure the Italian firm over the government's continued commitment to the long-running New Medium Helicopter programme and have promised a procurement decision ahead of an end-March deadline.

2026-02-11T09:40:28.750887-08:00
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DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

US Marine Corps advances plans for drone wingman

By DefenseNews.com: The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan on Tuesday, outlining its strategy to maintain and develop its aviation fleets.

Also: Navy Times, news.defcros.com, aerospaceglobalnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com, marines.mil and Military Times
2026-02-11T05:34:39.276259-08:00