UAV Development & Drone Programs   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Army awards ELINT upgrade for MQ-1C Gray Eagle ERs to enhance long-range threat detection and geolocation

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will add an electronic intelligence (ELINT) capability to the US Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER unmanned aerial vehicles. GA-ASI says the upgrade will improve long-range sensing for identifying and geo-locating threats and was awarded under a contract for the work.

2026-04-15T20:55:57.369747-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press • Konstantin Toropin

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

By Associated Press: The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has broken the U.S. record for the longest deployment since the Vietnam War.

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2026-04-15T15:15:08.188569-07:00
Event   Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Saltzman unveils blueprint for Space Force’s future

By SpaceNews.com: Saltzman unveils blueprint for Space Force’s future Saltzman unveils blueprint for Space Force’s future.

Also: Aerospace America, Defense Daily and 6 more
2026-04-15T11:56:07.407138-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia cites growing interest in Su-57 exports, but confirmed customers remain unclear

By Air Data News: Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said it signed export agreements involving the Sukhoi Su-57 during the DSA-2026 defense exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, though it did not disclose the number of aircraft, customers or delivery timelines.

2026-04-15T16:39:17.669330-07:00