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MQ-9 Reaper deployment in Romania extended through end of September 2026.
Planned FY2026 production award for Increment 1.
Begin range of flight testing activities following integration on tactical platform. Conduct live-fire demonstrations planned.
Canada FMS: MQ-9B ($474M). Status: approved. Estimated value: $474M.
Canada FMS: MQ-9B. Status: approved.
Greece FMS: Switchblade 300 ($80M). Status: approved. Value: ($80M)
Kuwait FMS: UAS/Drone Systems ($2.0B). Status: approved. Value: ($2.0B)
United Arab Emirates FMS: Coyote Block 2 ($2.1B). Status: approved. Value: ($2.1B)
United Arab Emirates FMS: FS-LIDS ($2.1B). Status: approved. Value: ($2.1B)
German Air Force Air Defence Missile Group 61 received first IRIS-T SLM fire unit.[6]
European Commission publishes comprehensive Action Plan establishing coordinated EU approach against drone threats, including EUDIS counter-drone initiatives and European Drone Defence Initiative.
Confirmed Protector RG Mk1 has yet to reach Initial Operating Capability programme milestones despite operational deployments.
Successful integration of LUNA NG into C2-UMS Bw at Army Combat Training Centre in Saxony-Anhalt, demonstrating networked ISR with unmanned systems.
Protector RG Mk1 has not reached Initial Operating Capability despite operational deployments.
Delivery of first operational Iron Beam laser system to Israel Defense Forces.
US Army ISR Task Force planning demonstration of ultra-long-range launched effects (1,000+ miles beyond prime mover) using commercial aircraft. Three to four contenders expected to participate. Location on US soil to be determined.
Spain FMS: MQ-9. Status: approved.
First operationally configured MQ-28 Block II in ground test, flying in next couple months.
6-56 ADA conducted live drone flight demonstration at Fort Hood validating M-LIDS detection, classification, and neutralization.[2][4]
Japan FMS: RQ-4. Status: approved.
Qatar FMS: MQ-9B ($2.0B). Status: approved. Value: ($2.0B)
Greece FMS: Aerosonde ($130M). Status: approved. Value: ($130M)
Qatar FMS: MQ-9B ($2.0B). FMS Congressional Notification. Value: $2.0B
Deliveries of first San system components scheduled to begin in 2026.
SOCOM FY2026 budget realigns funding to procure and integrate Air Launched Effects payloads and communication system upgrades to existing LEA/RQ-29 platform.