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U.S. Department of War selects 25 vendors to accelerate drone fielding by 2027 under Drone Dominance Program
The U.S. Department of War on February 3 announced the selection of 25 vendors to support its goal of fielding about 300,000 drones by 2027, aiming to move quickly while keeping costs low.

KNDS and TYTAN Technologies expand drone defence partnership to advance European counter-UAS land systems
KNDS Deutschland and TYTAN Technologies have agreed to expand their cooperation on counter-unmanned aircraft systems for military land platforms and operational use.

Fortem conducts autonomous counter-drone swarm test using AI-powered SkyDome system
Fortem Technologies said it has completed what it believes is the first fully autonomous five-versus-five drone intercept, in which every incoming drone was safely captured with no collateral damage.

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to advance aerodynamic upgrade for Typhoon combat aircraft
Eurofighter and NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency have signed a contract to progress the development, testing and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit for the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for first NATO air policing mission
Six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft and more than 110 personnel from Skaraborg Air Wing F7 have arrived at KeflavÃk Air Base for a NATO air policing deployment.

Ukraine defense ministry and RTX discuss speeding Patriot missile deliveries and deeper industrial cooperation
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said it held talks with U.S. company RTX on accelerating deliveries of missiles for Patriot systems and expanding industrial cooperation to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.

U.S. Air Force needs far more B-21 bombers and F-47 fighters to deny China wartime ‘sanctuaries,’ report says
The U.S. Air Force needs significantly more next-generation bombers and fighters than currently planned to deny China safe havens during a potential conflict over Taiwan, according to a new report.


