CNBCLisa Kailai Han

JPMorgan starts coverage of defense stock with overweight rating, cites drone demand

JPMorgan has initiated coverage of an aerospace and defense company with an overweight rating, pointing to accelerating sales driven by growing demand for drones and related systems. The bank's call signals investor optimism around the firm's revenue trajectory and exposure to unmanned platforms.

2026-02-17T04:24:47.514701-08:00
eVTOL InsightsJason 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
DefenseNews.comGordon Arthur

Australia Prepares Next Batch of 'Ghost Bat' Collaborative Combat Aircraft

By DefenseNews.com: The Royal Australian Air Force is on track to have 10 operational Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft by 2028.

2026-02-17T02:36:09.126694-08:00
AeroTimeClement 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.

2026-02-17T03:09:55.062885-08:00
AeroTimeClement 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
aviationnews.euJeroen 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….

2026-02-16T09:40:46.119150-08:00
FlightGlobalGreg 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.

2026-02-16T21:49:51.434744-08:00