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December 19, 2025
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US Navy Buys Textron Drone Boat for AUKUS

The US Navy has procured Textron Systems’ Tsunami unmanned surface vessel for evaluation under the AUKUS partnership, supporting joint experimentation with autonomous maritime platforms. The gasoline-powered USV will be...

December 19, 2025
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AIRO Delivers First US-Built RQ-35 ISR Drones

AIRO Group has completed production of the first US-assembled RQ-35 ISR drones in Arizona, concluding successful flight testing and validation. The systems support operations in GPS-denied environments and advance...

December 18, 2025
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Spanish Navy Commissions First Unmanned Vessel

The Spanish Navy has received its first purpose-built unmanned surface vessel, expanding its maritime autonomy capabilities. The Sead 23 is designed for patrol, escort, and seabed survey missions and...

December 17, 2025
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Vatn Secures $60M Funding for Underwater Drones

Vatn Systems has secured $60 million in Series A funding to significantly scale the production and development of its autonomous underwater vehicles, reflecting rising global demand for uncrewed maritime...

December 17, 2025
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SpiderOak to Secure Red Cat Black Widow Drone

Red Cat Holdings is seeking approval for its Black Widow short-range reconnaissance drone under the Pentagon’s Blue UAS Cleared List, a critical gateway for US military adoption. To support...

December 16, 2025
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German, Ukrainian Defense Firms Team on Drones

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems and Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics have formed a €100-million joint venture to mass-produce unmanned aerial vehicles for the Ukrainian military. Operating from a new factory...

December 15, 2025
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HII Pushes ROMULUS ASV Toward Sea Trials

Huntington Ingalls Industries is progressing development of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family, with a prototype scheduled for sea trials in late 2026. Designed for long-endurance, open-ocean operations, ROMULUS...

December 15, 2025
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US Navy Selects Saronic for Corsair ASVs

The US Navy has awarded Saronic a $392-million production contract to deliver its Corsair autonomous surface vessel, marking a major step in rapidly fielding unmanned maritime platforms. With roughly...

December 15, 2025
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Ratel X Marks New Phase in Ukraine Ground Drones

Ratel has unveiled the Ratel X, a compact unmanned ground vehicle designed to enhance Ukraine’s frontline logistics and combat support capabilities. Built for maneuverability and resilience, the platform features...

December 11, 2025
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Australia Orders Ghost Bat Drone Fleet for $930M

Australia has advanced its autonomous air combat capabilities by contracting Boeing Defence Australia to supply six new MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones under a 1.4-billion Australian dollar ($930-million) agreement. This...