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Textron Systems' Damocles VTOL loitering munition wins U.S. Army LASSO prototype agreement

Textron Systems won a U.S. Army prototype agreement under the LASSO program to deliver and demonstrate its Damocles loitering munition. The VTOL-configured system pairs a GEN2 explosively formed penetrator warhead with a MOSA architecture for top‑attack strikes without dedicated launch or recovery equipment.

Also: AeroTime
2026-02-25T06:13:53.586907-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Royal Navy advances Peregrine and Proteus unmanned platforms in push for hybrid carrier air wing

By FlightGlobal: The UK Royal Navy plans additional operational testing and development of uncrewed systems in the coming years, including its Peregrine and Proteus platforms, as it works towards fielding a hybrid air wing that blends unmanned assets with crewed aircraft.

Also: Janes
2026-02-25T07:33:33.668753-08:00
Accident   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

ROK Air Force F-16C crashes during night training near Yeongju; pilot ejects and rescued

By AeroTime: A South Korean Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area near Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, during a nighttime training flight on February 25, 2026, with the pilot ejecting safely and later being rescued, according to Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) statements.

2026-02-25T06:16:25.810836-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

DGI2026 Day 2 — "The Elevated Analyst": Europe’s GEOINT Reality Check

By SpaceWatch Global: Day two at DGI 2026 takes place on February 24th, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For the geospatial intelligence community gathered at the QE2 Centre in London, the date carries particular weight.

2026-02-25T05:53:58.797004-08:00