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DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

RAAF on track to field 10 Boeing MQ-28 'Ghost Bat' loyal‑wingman CCAs by 2028

The Royal Australian Air Force is on track to have 10 operational Boeing MQ‑28 'Ghost Bat' collaborative combat aircraft by 2028. The milestone sets a near‑term benchmark for Australia’s adoption of loyal‑wingman CCAs and will drive operational integration, training and sustainment planning across the RAAF.

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  
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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
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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   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
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aviationnews.eu • Jeroen Vogelaar

Peru Approves €60M Budget for C-27J Spartan Next Generation Fleet Expansion to Boost Tactical Airlift

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – The Fuerza Aérea del Peru (FAP) is set to significantly bolster its tactical airlift capabilities following the approval of a €60 million (240 million sol) budget for the acquisiti….

Also: Air Data News
2026-02-16T09:40:46.119150-08:00
Event   Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Bayraktar  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Bayraktar TB3 conducts live naval strikes from Turkish carrier during exercise

By FlightGlobal: Turkey's Bayraktar TB3 unmanned air vehicle has successfully conducted live naval strikes from the TCG Anadolu aircraft carrier during NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in the Baltic Sea, marking a significant milestone in carrier-based UAV operations.

Also: Daily Sabah, defence-industry.eu and defence.m5dergi.com
2026-02-16T21:49:51.434744-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Army tests 30mm proximity-fused rounds from AH‑64 Apache to counter drones

By FlightGlobal: The US Army has successfully tested new 30mm proximity-fused cannon ammunition aboard the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, enhancing the rotorcraft's ability to engage unmanned aircraft systems at various ranges during trials at Arizona's Yuma Proving Ground.

2026-02-16T20:44:36.344199-08:00