Daily Brief - U.S. Approves $1.96 Billion MQ-9B Drone Sale to Qatar.

Your daily strategic update on defense innovation, technology, and the future of warfare. Here is what we’ve got for you today:

• U.S. approves a major MQ-9B drone sale to Qatar.

• Airbus debuts a drone-killing interceptor equipped with missiles.

• Space Force adds ULA’s Vulcan Centaur to its certified launch arsenal.

• Oshkosh Defense reveals a new Marine Corps remote fires vehicle variant.

📰 Critical Headline

U.S. Approves $1.96 Billion Sale of MQ-9B Drones to Qatar
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.96 billion sale of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to Qatar. The package includes 10 drones with advanced ISR and strike capabilities, along with associated munitions and support. The deal, aimed at boosting regional security and counterterrorism capabilities, now awaits Congressional review.

🌍 Situation Report

• Airbus Unveils Missile-Armed Drone Interceptor
  Airbus has introduced a drone interceptor equipped with missiles, designed to detect and destroy hostile UAVs in contested airspace. The system combines radar tracking with missile-based neutralization, offering a scalable solution to the growing drone threat.
  

• Space Force Certifies Vulcan Centaur Rocket for Military Launches
  The U.S. Space Force has formally certified ULA’s Vulcan Centaur rocket, making it eligible for future national security launches. The rocket provides an alternative to SpaceX’s Falcon 9, supporting competition and launch resiliency for U.S. space assets.
  

• Oshkosh Defense Introduces New Marine Remote Fires Vehicle Variant
  Oshkosh has unveiled a new configuration of its ROGUE-Fires vehicle, now featuring a multi-launch capability for loitering munitions and precision strike systems. The platform is part of the Marine Corps' modernization push for expeditionary, unmanned fires support.

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🔍 Intel Spotlight

U.S. Army to Integrate Warfighting Experimentation in FY26
The U.S. Army is revamping its experimentation process starting in FY26, with a shift toward operationally realistic, concept-driven exercises. The goal is to streamline feedback loops between operational units, labs, and industry for faster capability integration.

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