UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

GA‑ASI and Calidus sign MOU to explore UAE co‑production of MQ‑9B SkyGuardian and Gambit CCA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and UAE‑based Calidus Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding to explore co‑production in the Emirates of MQ‑9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft, alongside command‑and‑control and battle‑management systems. The agreement outlines prospective local assembly and systems integration rather than a firm order.

Also: ga-asi.com and 3 more
2026-01-20T20:51:25.985574-08:00
Event   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense

Break Out: Who’s Who in Air Force Acquisition and New Surface Navy Tech

By Breaking Defense: ![](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/01/tbo203-play-300x169.png) Who’s who in Air Force acquisition, and new surface Navy tech The Weekly Break Out digs into the Air Force's alphabet soup and visits the annual Surface Navy Association expo.

2026-01-20T20:04:56.134118-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Breaking Defense • Carley Welch, Michael Marrow, Theresa Hitchens, Valerie Insinna

FY26 defense bill adds $8B, backs F/A-XX and E-7 Wedgetail while rejecting $28B munitions emergency request

By Breaking Defense: Appropriators threw a lifeline to the Navy’s F/A-XX fighter and Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail programs while slamming the door on the Army’s agile acquisition request.

Also: Aviation Week, Air & Space Forces Mag, AirForceTimes, insidedefense.com, marinecorpstimes.com, Military Times, Defense Daily and 3 more
2026-01-20T10:31:57.070247-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Defense appropriations bill funds Space Force at $26B and presses Pentagon on 'Golden Dome' oversight

By SpaceNews.com: Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome.

2026-01-20T14:19:00.482812-08:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Denmark touts Arctic special forces' ability to operate across Greenland as US presses for control

By FlightGlobal: Denmark is emphasising the capabilities of a newly formed Arctic special forces unit that can operate throughout Greenland's demanding terrain, as Copenhagen faces increasing pressure over control of the strategic territory from US President Donald Trump.

2026-01-20T15:50:36.784718-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals   Boeing  
Reuters

U.S. approves potential $2.3B sale of maritime patrol aircraft and torpedoes to Singapore

By Reuters: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and lightweight torpedoes and related equipment to Singapore in a deal valued at an estimated $2.3 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Also: CNA, defensemirror.com and Seeking Alpha
2026-01-20T12:46:05.172260-08:00