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The U.S. Air Force has activated a new unit specifically dedicated to standing up operations with the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider at its first operating base.

General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems Inc. plans to draw on its Collaborative Combat Aircraft experience to develop the autonomous capabilities for its new Wildfire proposal.

Indra says it has received a Spanish government order to procure a new family of tactical drones for the country's armed forces, with first deliveries in 2028.

Collaborative combat aircraft are set to become major military aircraft production items.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Shield AI has committed to support future production and sustainment in Poland of autonomous X-Bat combat aircraft.

Airbus says it has received a follow-on deal from the French government for U050 Capa0X uncrewed aircraft systems.