Gambit 6 | CCA: The new vision for air dominance

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Gambit 6 | CCA: The new vision for air dominance Presented by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, INC. Designed for the global market, GA-ASI's modular Gambit Series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft brings affordable mass to the fight. Our latest innovation, Gambit 6, works alongside crewed and uncrewed aircraft to deliver advanced strike capabilities for air-to-ground missions. Gambit 6 is rapid to field, quick to adapt, and fast to fly. Learn more. Israel's Elbit reveals military contract to put high-powered laser weapon on aircraft CEO Bezhalel Machlis revealed the 2025 contract during an investor meeting, while acknowledging the challenges of putting such precise tech in the sky.   US greenlights over $16B in 'emergency' radar and missile sales to Middle East The proposed deals include $8 billion-worth of radars for Kuwait and $8.4 billion in various air defense equipment for the United Arab Emirates.   Gulf nations 'trying to reach out' for Ukrainian counter-drone capability Kyiv's forces have unique experience in defending against Iranian-made drones, making Ukrainian industry and expertise a hot commodity.   Hegseth confirms potential $200 billion request for Iran operations, but figure 'could move' "Obviously it takes … money to kill bad guys so we're going back to Congress and folks there to ensure that we're properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future," said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.   In new timeline, Army set to take full control of THAAD missile program by 2027 "We're working very closely with MDA right now on that transfer plan and that memorandum of understanding and agreement," Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano said.    Iran conflict shines a light on UK's 'stretched' naval capabilities: Analysts As France sends armada to aid in defensive operations, Britain opts for a much lighter maritime footprint – by choice or necessity.   Israel's defense industry accelerates production amid multi-front war "The decisions we made to expand and accelerate production lines in Israel before the operation will now allow us to take production rates to the next level," said Israeli MoD Director General Amir Baram.   Baykar unveils K2 Kamikaze drone with AI, swarming capabilities The company, famous for producing mid-range drones that proved effective in the early days of the Ukraine conflict, said the K2 fits within its "cost-effective defense solutions strategy."   Between defense and political shifts: AlRaqib returns to read the future of the Arabian Gulf [Sponsored]  Al-Raqib Podcast launches its second season with a confident stride, continuing to fill a significant gap in Arabic content specializing in defense and geopolitical affairs within the Arabian Gulf.

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