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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

India asks France for 31 carrier‑capable Rafale M fighters as 114‑jet MRFA purchase advances

India has requested 31 additional carrier‑capable Rafale M jets from France to bring its naval fighter fleet to a full 57‑aircraft carrier strength, French media report. The move comes as New Delhi advances a key procurement step for a separate 114‑aircraft MRFA buy.

2026-02-17T05:05:01.374836-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
eVTOL Insights • Jason 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
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Gordon 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.

Also: news.defcros.com, news.ssbcrack.com and c4isrnet.com
2026-02-17T02:36:09.126694-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement 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.

Also: Janes, defence-blog.com and Army Recognition
2026-02-17T03:09:55.062885-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement 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