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45 MQ-9 Reaper drones have been destroyed in the Iran war - a quarter of the fleet worth $1.3 billion obliterated

The Iran war has destroyed roughly 45 American Reapers, exposing expensive drone losses while Washington searches for cheaper replacements.

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Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers

US President Trump directed the Navy to revert to steam catapults for new aircraft carriers. This design change will add hundreds of millions of dollars to taxpayer costs. The Navy will also be permitted to build ships overseas for the first time in decades. Foreign shipbuilders making investments in US…

The Economic Times

Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.

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Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets

Boeing displayed its Ghost Bat drone at Farnborough Airshow, highlighting its advanced autonomous capabilities. Rival companies also presented competing designs for this emerging multibillion-dollar defense market. The U.S. Air Force plans to procure over 150 combat-capable autonomous wingmen by the decade's end. European nations are also developing similar programs and…

The Economic Times

As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage

Europe and the United States are developing advanced AI-powered drones. These unmanned aircraft, known as wingman drones, will fly alongside fighter jets. Companies like Airbus, Boeing, and General Atomics are showcasing their latest designs. This technology aims to enhance military capabilities and provide a strategic advantage. These drones are expected…

The Economic Times

Fallout Season 2 finale post-credits sequence: what does it mean?

Something big is coming in Fallout Season 3. Literally.

PC Gamer

After Russian drones invade Polish airspace, what defence tech does Poland have in its arsenal?

Poland has invested billions into modernising its military since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, becoming NATO’s biggest spender relative to its economic size.

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World's first laser communication link between a plane and satellite ran at 1 Gbps — 10-watt laser which has a 3,417 mile range and 2.5 Gbps max data rate

General Atomics and Kepler Communications have demonstrated plane to satellite optical communications for the first time, transmitting data at up to 1 Gbps while maintaining a steady connection, despite both transmitter and receiver being in constant motion.

Tom’s Hardware

NASA and General Atomics test nuclear fuel for future moon and Mars missions

General Atomics and NASA achieved an important milestone on the road to using nuclear-powered rockets by testing a new fuel and finding it can withstand extreme conditions.

Space

US Air Force Selects General Atomics, Anduril For Autonomous Aircraft

US Air Force selects General Atomics and Anduril as partners for autonomous aircraft development to enhance operational capabilities.

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India, U.S. look at finalising MQ-9B Predator drone deal by early next year

India to seal $3B deal for 31 US Predator drones by March; negotiations to finalise cost and other details underway; Sea Guardian drones for Navy, Sky Guardian for IAF & Army; capable of 35hr flight, carry 4 Hellfire missiles and 450kg bombs.

The Hindu

Joe Biden, Narendra Modi reaffirm cooperation on defence, tech ahead of G20

Shortly after touching down in New Delhi for the G20 summit, US President Joe Biden met with Narendra Modi for just under an hour of talks. The two leaders released a statement reaffirming cooperation on issues ranging from semiconductor chips to nuclear energy. Biden also welcomed a request for New…

France 24

Explained | The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B drones

An explainer on the new deal between US and India on procuring 31 MQ-9b drones.

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As part of UAV deal with U.S. firm, India is expected to develop some components locally

As part of the process to conclude the deal for procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the Defence Ministry is expected to issue the Letter of Request (LoR) to the U.S. by first week of July

The Hindu

Modi, Biden affirm plans for procurement of armed drones for Indian defence

U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV), according to a joint statement issued on June 22 after talks between the two leaders.

The Hindu

Armed drone deal with U.S. firm likely to be announced during PM’s visit

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the deal for procurement of armed Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) from General Atomics of the U.S., defence sources confirmed which paves the way for an announcement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit next week.

Reuters

Ukraine war spurs European demand for U.S. arms, but not big-ticket items

European demand for U.S. weaponry is soaring, but instead of big-ticket items like jets and tanks, shopping lists are focused on cheaper, less-sophisticated items such as shoulder-fired missiles, artillery, and drones that have proven critical to Ukraine's war efforts.

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General Atomics offers 2 Reaper drones to Ukraine for $1

SAN DIEGO — San Diego's General Atomics Aeronautical Systems recently offered to provide two MQ-9 Reaper drones to Ukraine for $1 but first must get approval from the U.S. government.

France 24

Ukraine lauds French gift of radar system as 'cherry on the cake'

Ukraine's defence minister said Wednesday that Ukrainian lives will be saved by a sophisticated air-defence radar that France is supplying and which is powerful enough to spot incoming missiles and exploding drones in the skies over all of Ukraine's capital and its surrounding region. Read our live blog to see…

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San Diego company plans to build a nuclear fusion plant. Will the pilot program work?

SAN DIEGO — For centuries, the world was lit, in the words of a best-selling book, only by fire. Will the not-too-distant future see a world powered largely by fusion?

The Hindu

India in advanced stage of talks with U.S. for procuring MQ-9B drones

The MQ-9B drone is a variant of the MQ-9 "Reaper" which was used to launch a modified version of the Hellfire missile that eliminated al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri

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