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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Anduril pitches autonomous aircraft to accompany Poland’s F-35 and Apache fleets

U.S. defense technology company Anduril is proposing two types of autonomous aircraft for Poland’s envisioned fleets of F-35 fighters and Apache attack helicopters. The pitch expands Anduril’s efforts to build a position in Poland’s rapidly developing military aviation ecosystem.

Also: c4isrnet.com and news.ssbcrack.com

3 Sources

2026-09-09T06:50:45.149482-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs SAAB Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors GKN Aerospace

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Saab, GKN land new Swedish future fighter system study contracts

By FlightGlobal: Follow-on awards will cover study activities through at least 2028. Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has announced new contracts with Saab and GKN Aerospace worth almost a combined SKr3.3 billion ($344 million) to continue study work on a future fighter system (KFS) capability.

AeroTime

Saab moves Sweden’s future fighter project into next phase

Reuters

Saab wins $303 million order from Sweden for work on future combat aircraft

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com and Aviation Week

5 Sources

2026-09-09T06:06:05.023130-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI L3Harris Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeks ‘rapidly deployable’ drone swarms for base security

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force is looking to use "rapidly deployable" swarms of AI-controlled drones for base security.

Unmanned Airspace

L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to US Navy

interestingengineering.com

US Navy picks 9-mile-range VAMPIRE system to kill drones with 70mm rockets

Also: AirForceTimes, Naval News and Military Times

6 Sources

2026-09-09T05:06:19.076415-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Policy

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Germany’s first F-35 takes flight

By FlightGlobal: Berlin has a standing order for 35 conventional take-off and landing F-35A fighters.

The Aviationist

Germany’s First F-35 Has Flown

Aviation A2Z

Germany’s First F-35A Completes Maiden Flight

Also: Air Data News and defence-industry.eu

9 Sources

2026-09-09T03:06:22.099737-07:00

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CNBC • Samantha Subin

Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth

By CNBC: Founded in 2024, Covenant is speeding up lower-cost missile manufacturing for the U.S. military.

Also: AeroTime, Bloomberg and tectonicdefense.com

4 Sources

2026-09-09T03:20:30.883046-07:00

Eurofighter Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense Video

What to know about Europe’s next-gen fighter programs

By Breaking Defense: FCAS? GCAP? Upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons? The Breaking Defense roundtable walks you through the options on the table.

1 Source

2026-09-09T01:20:22.411089-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US builds special B-21 hangar at Whiteman to check bomber’s stealth

By AeroTime: The US is building a specialized B-21 Raider hangar at Whiteman AFB to inspect the bomber and ensure it retains its low-observable characteristics.

1 Source

2026-09-09T01:50:13.968175-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe General Atomics Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

2026-09-08T13:37:20.209534-07:00

Anduril pitches autonomous aircraft to accompany Poland’s F-35 and Apache fleets

Saab, GKN land new Swedish future fighter system study contracts

Saab moves Sweden’s future fighter project into next phase

Saab wins $303 million order from Sweden for work on future combat aircraft

US Air Force seeks ‘rapidly deployable’ drone swarms for base security

L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to US Navy

US Navy picks 9-mile-range VAMPIRE system to kill drones with 70mm rockets

Germany’s first F-35 takes flight

Germany’s First F-35 Has Flown

Germany’s First F-35A Completes Maiden Flight

Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth

What to know about Europe’s next-gen fighter programs

US builds special B-21 hangar at Whiteman to check bomber’s stealth

General Atomics IDs Italy As Buyer Of Two Previously Unsold MQ-9As

Italian Air Force Orders Two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers from General Atomics

Italy orders two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

Saab, GKN land new Swedish future fighter system study contracts

US Air Force seeks ‘rapidly deployable’ drone swarms for base security

Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth

Germany’s first F-35 takes flight

US builds special B-21 hangar at Whiteman to check bomber’s stealth

Indonesian aircraft carrier tasked for firefighting work

Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model

Report: Golden Dome orbital interceptors face daunting economics

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

Ukraine confirms Swedish ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft began combat sorties in March 2026

U.S. military demonstrates highly accurate GPS-free quantum navigation for aircraft

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India Clears ₹1.1 Trillion Defense Package Spanning Hypersonic Missiles, Warship Engines and Fighter Programs

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