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edrmagazine.eu • Paolo Valpolini

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO NSPA for maritime patrol

Germany has contracted eight General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to provide persistent maritime surveillance and patrol for NATO operations. Deliveries are planned for 2028, and the UAS will augment Germany's manned maritime patrol assets.

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs

Also: Janes, defence-industry.eu, news.defcros.com, suasnews.com, aerospace-innovations.com, ga.com and ga-asi.com
2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Sweden awards $141M ISR contracts to Iceye and Planet Labs; radar and optical satellites due in 2026

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The Swedish arms procurement agency, FMV, is purchasing 10 high-resolution radar and….

Also: Seeking Alpha and 3 more
2026-01-12T11:44:00.869810-08:00
Europe   North America   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
CBC • Murray Brewster

Russia and China co-operating more often and more closely in the Arctic, says NORAD commander

By CBC: Russia and China are working together more closely in the Arctic — both in the air and at sea, says the top U.S. commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command.

Also: Space Daily and Military Times
2026-01-12T02:53:50.235002-08:00
China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Russia’s Geran‑5 Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Being Studied for Air-Launch from Su-25 Attack Jets

By The War Zone: The latest jet-powered version of the Geran long-range one-way attack drone is being studied for launch from Su-25 attack jets. The latest jet-powered version of the Geran long-range one-way attack drone is being studied for launch from Su-25 attack jets.

Also: Business Insider
2026-01-12T10:09:41.009205-08:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
Seeking Alpha • Rob Williams

Trump weighs options on Iran as protests deepen: WSJ

By Seeking Alpha: Trump to weigh U.S. options on Iran protests—sanctions, cyber ops, satellite internet and military steps.

Also: The Verge, Sky News, Jerusalem Post, ANI News Agency and al-monitor.com
2026-01-11T09:08:46.672814-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

India, France near major 114-Rafale deal before Macron visit

By AeroTime: India and France are in advanced talks on a major 114-Rafale fighter deal for the Indian Air Force, expected to gain momentum ahead of President Macron’s visit.

Also: India Defense News
2026-01-12T02:44:18.757765-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
Reuters • Ananda Teresia, Ariba Shahid, Saad Sayeed

Pakistan, Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones, sources say

By Reuters: Indonesia's defence minister met Pakistan's air force chief in Islamabad to discuss a potential deal that includes the sale of combat jets and killer drones to Jakarta, three security officials with knowledge of the meeting on Monday said.

Also: al-monitor.com
2026-01-12T07:12:10.051795-08:00