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GA‑ASI Demonstrates Autonomous Aerial Intercept with MQ‑20 Avenger Using Government Autonomy Software

ga.com reports: In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomy development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger® jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software.

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

GA‑ASI’s MQ‑20 Avenger completes mission‑autonomy flight with simulated air‑to‑air engagement

Shephard Media • Lucy Powell

GA‑ASI advances MQ‑20 autonomy with successful intercept test demonstrating human–machine teaming

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Qinetiq wins five-year follow-on engineering support contract from UK Ministry of Defence for RAF Typhoon fleet

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Czech PM Babis rejects transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine amid debate over drone threats

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Leonardo chairman raises prospect of merger with state-controlled Fincantieri, signaling possible Italian defence consolidation

By Reuters: The chairman of Italy's Leonardo on Monday floated the idea of a future combination between the defence and aerospace group and state‑controlled shipbuilder Fincantieri .

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Ukraine expands access to ICEYE SAR imagery as European partners deepen space-based ISR support

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Ukraine, ICEYE ink expanded agreement to provide high-resolution SAR satellite imagery for defence use

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DefenseNews.com • Rachel Cohen

Drone networks can cut cost of Middle East security, AF general says

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Reuters • Camillus Eboh

Nigerian airstrikes kill more than 40 militants near Lake Chad, military says

By Reuters: Nigerian air force strikes destroyed about 10 canoes and killed more than 40 militants preparing attacks in Borno state, the military said late on Sunday, in the latest in a series of operations targeting groups around Lake Chad.

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GA‑ASI Demonstrates Autonomous Aerial Intercept with MQ‑20 Avenger Using Government Autonomy Software

GA‑ASI’s MQ‑20 Avenger completes mission‑autonomy flight with simulated air‑to‑air engagement

GA‑ASI advances MQ‑20 autonomy with successful intercept test demonstrating human–machine teaming

Qinetiq wins five-year follow-on engineering support contract from UK Ministry of Defence for RAF Typhoon fleet

Czech PM Babis rejects transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine amid debate over drone threats

Space Force ends ‘Resilient GPS’ satellite program

Leonardo chairman raises prospect of merger with state-controlled Fincantieri, signaling possible Italian defence consolidation

Ukraine expands access to ICEYE SAR imagery as European partners deepen space-based ISR support

Ukraine, ICEYE ink expanded agreement to provide high-resolution SAR satellite imagery for defence use

ICEYE expands space intelligence cooperation with Ukrainian MoD

Drone networks can cut cost of Middle East security, AF general says

Nigerian airstrikes kill more than 40 militants near Lake Chad, military says

GA‑ASI Demonstrates Autonomous Aerial Intercept with MQ‑20 Avenger Using Government Autonomy Software

Qinetiq wins five-year follow-on engineering support contract from UK Ministry of Defence for RAF Typhoon fleet

Leonardo chairman raises prospect of merger with state-controlled Fincantieri, signaling possible Italian defence consolidation

Czech PM Babis rejects transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine amid debate over drone threats

Space Force ends ‘Resilient GPS’ satellite program

Drone networks can cut cost of Middle East security, AF general says

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