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UAV Development & Drone Programs   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India signs ₹1,943 crore, 30-month lease for two General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardians

India’s Defence Ministry has contracted General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian high-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft systems to the Indian Navy for 30 months. The drones will support maritime domain awareness, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance across the Indian Ocean Region.

Also: ANI News Agency, Economic Times and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-08-17T22:50:07.512691-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Russia Is Expanding Its Long-Range Strike Drone Network

By The War Zone: Satellite imagery reveals growing launch infrastructure for Geran-family one-way attack drones, including the capability of launching heavier, higher-performing types.

Also: Aviation Week and nationalsecurityjournal.org
2026-08-17T12:05:07.632664-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force looks to acquire target drones that can mimic stealth jets

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force wants to acquire target drones that can mimic the performance of a variety of aircraft, from stealth fighters to small UAVs.

Also: AirForceTimes, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-08-17T11:35:18.227397-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First components for Switzerland’s F-35As take shape in Italy

By Air Data News: The first physical components destined for Switzerland’s future F-35A fleet have entered production at Leonardo’s Cameri facility in northern Italy, several years before the country begins receiving the fighters.

Also: Aviation A2Z
2026-08-17T11:51:15.881297-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF designates GE-Kratos engine as F143 and awards initial production contract

By FlightGlobal: The 800lbf (3.5kN)-thrust turbofan will be used to power Lockheed's JASSM cruise missile. A small, low-cost turbofan jointly developed by GE Aerospace and Kratos has received a production contract from the US Air Force (USAF).

Also: Satellite Evolution, Defense Daily and 3 more
2026-08-17T08:50:09.894042-07:00