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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Lithuania warns Russia could use Ukrainian-made drones in false-flag attack on Baltic infrastructure

Lithuanian military intelligence believes Russia is considering deploying Ukrainian-made drones against critical infrastructure in the Baltic region, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Aug. 6, 2026. The alleged operation would be designed to obscure Russian responsibility by making the attack appear linked to Ukraine.

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2026-08-06T07:59:21.024031-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Paramount’s Mwari gets Aselsan sensor as focus shifts to counter-drone mission

By FlightGlobal: New combination offers the ability to engage slow-speed aerial threats. Paramount’s Mwari multi-role platform now has the ability to use Aselsan’s ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor, following the recent completion of an integration activity.

2026-08-06T06:44:47.043665-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Seapower Magazine • Press Release

U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing $75 Million Contract for Long-Range JDAM Munition

By Seapower Magazine: ST. CHARLES, Mo. — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $75 million Undefinitized Contract Action to acquire the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR), a precision-guided munition that can travel over 300 nautical miles with a 500-pound class (226-kilogram) payload.

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2026-08-05T13:30:55.127045-07:00