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Eurofighter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

Europe weighs FCAS, GCAP and upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons for its next-generation fighter force

Europe’s future combat-aircraft landscape is taking shape around competing paths: the Franco-German-Spanish FCAS program, the UK-Italy-Japan GCAP effort and continued investment in upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons. A Breaking Defense roundtable examines the options, offering a concise guide to the programs and strategic choices ahead.

2026-09-09T01:20:22.411089-07:00
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
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

US Navy's next-generation fighter decision to be unveiled soon, sources say

By Reuters: The Pentagon has decided which company will make the U.S. Navy's next-generation stealth fighter and could announce the winner in the coming weeks or sooner, two people briefed on the matter said.

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2026-09-08T10:37:01.776127-07:00