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1. 2d agoBreaking DefenseHermeus recruits Northrop Grumman to Quarterhorse drone programNorthrop Grumman has agreed to supply mission systems for Hermeus' Quarterhorse high-speed drone, adding another industry partner alongside Anduril and Pratt & Whitney.

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   1. 2d agoThe War ZonePickupHigh-Speed Aircraft Startup Hermeus Joins Forces With Northrop Grumman
   2. 2d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestHermeus recruits Northrop Grumman to Quarterhorse drone program

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2. S5d agoSpaceNewsKratos and Seagate Space Partner to Advance Mobile Offshore Launch Capabilities for National Security MissionsKratos signed a long-term agreement with Seagate Space to use its first Gateway offshore launch platform for a planned 2027 national security mission, as Seagate begins construction of the platform.1 outletSpaceDefense1 linked
3. 5d agoThe War ZoneMQ-58 Valkyrie Drones Now Cost $6M-$8M EachKratos CEO Eric DeMarco disclosed on an earnings call that the Valkyrie drone now costs roughly $6–8 million per unit depending on configuration, above earlier targets but still low-cost among CCA designs.1 outletRoboticsDefense3 linked
4. 11d agoThe War ZoneThe Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy’s Jet Trainer CompetitionNavy UJTS competition to replace T-45 trainers, with proposals due October 30, 2026 and award planned for 4QFY27 under a raised ceiling of about $2.7 billion; only the Textron/Leonardo M-346N is now known to remain.

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   1. 11d agoThe War ZoneEarliestThe Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy’s Jet Trainer Competition
   2. 10d agoThe War ZoneWe Now Know Why Sierra Nevada Corp Canned Its Navy Jet Trainer Bid
   3. 9d agoBreaking DefensePickupThe Navy’s trainer is now the biggest test of the Pentagon’s acquisition reform efforts

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