Germany just formally blamed Russia for an explosive drone attack on NATO soil—a line no member state has crossed before.
Top story
RAF receives Saab Giraffe 1X radars for counter-drone operations. Saab UK has delivered Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force for counter-unmanned aerial system missions. The radars are intended to detect and track small UAS on deployed operations, addressing the growing threat from hostile drones. (Corroborated) UK Defence Journal → · Airforce Technology →
The rundown
AUTONOMY — The U.S. Navy released a Request for Information detailing specifications for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft intended to operate alongside F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and F-35C Lightning II fighters. The CCA would add mass to carrier air wings and perform missions in contested environments. The RFI marks the Navy’s formal entry into the manned-unmanned teaming concept being pursued by the Air Force. (Corroborated) Defense News → · Naval News →
PROCUREMENT — General Dynamics Land Systems has partnered with Ford Motor Company and Ricardo to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme. The consortium is proposing a militarised version of the Ford Ranger, Europe’s best-selling pickup for 11 consecutive years according to General Dynamics UK. The LMV competition will replace aging Land Rover platforms across the British armed forces. (Single source) Defence Blog →
By the numbers
3 events in this issue · 2/3 corroborated · 2/3 European · busiest beat: drones
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