MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
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US clears nearly $2 billion in precision weapons for Saudi Arabia
The potential deal comes few days after Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi traded fire, ending a four-year truce.
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Empower defense teams to scale AI securely
AI is expanding the mission data footprint across defense environments, increasing the need for scalable, layered data-at-rest (DAR) protection.
US clears $8.6 billion arms sales to Middle East countries, ‘waiving’ congressional review
The possible deals include three countries buying APKWS, and Qatar could be purchasing more Patriot interceptors.
BAE Systems trials low-cost counter drone solution for Eurofighter Typhoon
A BAE spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the air-to-surface test was internally funded, “as part of our commitment to invest in the advanced capabilities our customers require."
Spurred by Ukraine conflict, US Army conducts new tests of kinetic, microwave counter-UAS systems
“The threat is always going to evolve. We actually see this every day when we watch what's happening in Ukraine and Israel,” said Col. Michael Parent, the lead for the RCCTO’s Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems office.
APKWS Upgrade Extends Range By 30 Percent: BAE
“Starting early next year, the upgraded kit will be the only kit in production. All orders set to deliver next year will be the upgraded version of APKWS,” a BAE spokesman said.
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Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
Army Kills APKWS Rockets & Mystery Missile, MIRM
The 2021 budget request also makes major reductions in the tracked M2 Bradley and the wheeled Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, as well as counter-IED programs.
GOP & Dems Fight Trump To Stop $8B Saudi, UAE Arms Deals
A key Trump ally, Sen. Lindsay Graham, bucks the White House on its proposed $8 billion arms sale.
Navy Backing Off 355 Ships, But Closer on Refueling Drone
There was some good news, and some bad news, for the Navy on Monday.
Army Should Break With DoD’s Modernization Strategy
The Army needs to break with DoD’s modernization strategy or risk being broken itself. Simply stated, the Army cannot afford to cut end strength and units in order to free up resources for modernization. This is all the more true if the modernization programs are complex, expensive and will take years to reach IOC. The […]
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.