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November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New ‘Eye’ Sensor Gives Drones Enhanced Vision

A new milestone in unmanned aerial system (UAS) development has been achieved through the partnership between TEKEVER and Arkeus, who have successfully combined hyperspectral imaging with advanced aerial surveillance...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

UK’s BAE, Turkey’s TAI Team Up for Drone Production

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have formalized a strategic partnership through a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The agreement...

November 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hofmann, Leonardo DRS Partner on AUKUS Propulsion

A new collaboration between Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering will advance next-generation propulsion technologies for allied naval fleets under the AUKUS defense pact. The agreement leverages Leonardo’s experience in...

Aselsan Delivers ARSUS Recon Systems to Poland

The Polish Ministry of Defence has received the first batch of ARSUS 100 reconnaissance systems from Turkey’s Aselsan, marking a milestone in the country’s surveillance modernization efforts. The ARSUS...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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GE, Shield AI Join Forces for X-BAT Propulsion

GE Aerospace has teamed up with defense firm Shield AI to develop propulsion systems for the X-BAT, a next-generation AI-guided vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat drone. Under a...

KAYO Gets Green Light for Albanian Arms Output

The Albanian government has empowered its state defense company KAYO to produce and market arms, ammunition, and military equipment, a move aimed at revitalizing national defense manufacturing. The Council...

ACS to Deliver Bullfrog Anti-Drone to Korea, UAE

Allen Control Systems (ACS), based in Texas, has secured export deals with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone systems, marking a major...

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ultra Maritime Wins Hunter-Class Frigate Deal

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a significant contract to deliver advanced torpedo defense systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter-class frigates, marking a critical step in strengthening Australia’s...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Spain’s Navantia, Alpha Partner on Naval Drones

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), HMAS Pilbara, at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, marking a major step in...

November 6, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Awards $115M Night Vision Contract to Theon

Theon International has been awarded a major deal by Germany’s BAAINBw to equip the Bundeswehr with state-of-the-art night-vision goggles and IRIS-C infrared cameras, significantly improving the German Army’s visibility...