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DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

Australia clears next production batch of Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat, targeting 10 operational CCAs by 2028

Canberra has cleared the next production batch of Boeing-built MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft and remains on track to field 10 operational 'loyal wingman' drones by 2028. The decision advances Australia’s CCA acquisition and integration to boost regional airpower and deterrence.

Also: news.defcros.com, news.ssbcrack.com and c4isrnet.com
2026-02-17T02:36:09.126694-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Denmark establishes 729 Squadron at Aalborg to operate four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones; deliveries from 2028

By AeroTime: Denmark has established 729 Squadron under the Air Transport Wing at Aalborg Air Base to operate four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, with deliveries from 2028.

Also: Janes, defence-blog.com and Army Recognition
2026-02-17T03:09:55.062885-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
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eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

AtkinsRéalis and Anduril UK partner to accelerate sovereign autonomous systems for UK defence

By eVTOL Insights: AtkinsRéalis has entered into a teaming agreement with Anduril UK to provide critical safety, assurance and regulatory expertise that will.

2026-02-17T03:46:12.192264-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukraine footage appears to show Patriot system intercepting Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile

By AeroTime: Footage credited to Ukraine’s Air Command Center appears to show a Patriot intercept of a 3M22 Zircon during Russia’s February 15–16 attack.

2026-02-17T01:13:37.142660-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
aviationnews.eu • Jeroen Vogelaar

Peru Approves €60M Budget for C-27J Spartan Next Generation Fleet Expansion to Boost Tactical Airlift

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – The Fuerza Aérea del Peru (FAP) is set to significantly bolster its tactical airlift capabilities following the approval of a €60 million (240 million sol) budget for the acquisiti….

Also: Air Data News
2026-02-16T09:40:46.119150-08:00
Event   Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Bayraktar  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Bayraktar TB3 conducts live naval strikes from Turkish carrier during exercise

By FlightGlobal: Turkey's Bayraktar TB3 unmanned air vehicle has successfully conducted live naval strikes from the TCG Anadolu aircraft carrier during NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in the Baltic Sea, marking a significant milestone in carrier-based UAV operations.

Also: Daily Sabah, defence-industry.eu and defence.m5dergi.com
2026-02-16T21:49:51.434744-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Army tests 30mm proximity-fused rounds from AH‑64 Apache to counter drones

By FlightGlobal: The US Army has successfully tested new 30mm proximity-fused cannon ammunition aboard the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, enhancing the rotorcraft's ability to engage unmanned aircraft systems at various ranges during trials at Arizona's Yuma Proving Ground.

2026-02-16T20:44:36.344199-08:00