FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Taiwan receives first Anduril Altius-600M loitering munitions

FlightGlobal reports: Taiwan has received its first batch of Anduril Industries Altius-600M loitering munitions, marking a significant enhancement to its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing tensions with China.

2025-08-05T21:10:31.235817-07:00

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Last Updated: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, 9:38 PM PDT

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Thailand approves acquisition of four Saab Gripen fighters

By FlightGlobal: Thailand's cabinet has approved the acquisition of four Saab Gripen E/F fighters worth Bt19 billion ($587 million), marking the first phase of a planned 12-aircraft procurement.

Also: South China Morning Post and 8 more
2025-08-05T20:06:33.552505-07:00
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

AFRL Seeks Automated Boom For Future Uncrewed Tanker

By Aviation Week: U.S. Air Force researchers want proposals for new automation technologies that would allow boom-equipped uncrewed aircraft to refuel crewed aircraft.

2025-08-05T14:20:06.349166-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Canada to acquire six vertical take-off and landing UAVs for Halifax-class frigates from MDA Space

By FlightGlobal: Ottawa will acquire up to six yet-unnamed vertical take-off and landing aircraft from Canadian manufacturer MDA Space for use aboard the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class multi-role frigates.

Also: Skies Magazine
2025-08-05T15:08:06.526488-07:00
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

With Intelsat buy, SES targets European defense market

By Breaking Defense: SES's American arm, SES Space & Defense, was awarded a five-year "Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract" to provide the US Army with satellite communications services.

Also: asdnews.com and satnews
2025-08-05T10:20:20.475808-07:00