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October 31, 2025
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French UAVs Gain Laser Strike Target Designator

French defense innovator MERIO is advancing a next-generation laser designator system for UAVs, offering a leap forward in precision targeting and joint fires coordination. The system equips unmanned aerial...

October 29, 2025
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Komodo Robot Evolved Into Air Defense System

A new collaborative defense project between Croatia’s DOK-ING and Slovenia’s Valhalla has produced an advanced robotic combat system capable of integrating short-range air defense and ground warfare operations. The...

October 29, 2025
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Volatus Acquires Caliburn’s Advanced Drone Tech

Canadian aerospace firm Volatus Aerospace has acquired a portfolio of remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) technologies from UK-based Caliburn Holdings for 2 million Canadian dollars. The acquisition includes aircraft...

October 28, 2025
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Norway Deploys First Valkyrie Swarm Supplied by Six Robotics

The Norwegian Army has taken delivery of its first Valkyrie drone swarm from Six Robotics, marking a major step in integrating autonomous systems into its ground operations. The delivery...

October 26, 2025
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UK, Ukraine Seal Pact to Build Thousands of Octopus-100 Drones

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have taken their defense partnership to a new level with an agreement to jointly manufacture thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. Announced under the “Build...

October 24, 2025
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Italy’s Fincantieri Launches Debut Integrated Subsea Drone Platform

Fincantieri, Italy’s leading shipbuilder, has introduced an advanced underwater drone system developed to safeguard essential underwater assets and ensure maritime security in ports and along coastlines. The system, called...

October 22, 2025
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Next-Gen Wingman Drone Developed for US Jets

Boeing revealed plans for the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), an autonomous tiltrotor drone intended to act as a wingman for U.S. military aircraft. Designed for multiple roles, including logistical...

October 22, 2025
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South Korea, AV Team to Expand Military Drones

AeroVironment and Korean Air have partnered to develop a tactical unmanned aerial system for South Korea, centered on the JUMP 20 drone. The fixed-wing VTOL UAS supports long-range operations...

October 20, 2025
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GA-ASI, Dutch Team on Compact Uncrewed Drone

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has formalized a partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to jointly develop an innovative small uncrewed aerial system for performing a range of...

October 20, 2025
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AV’s Vapor CLE Drone Offers 26 Payload Options

AeroVironment (AV) has introduced the Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE), the newest member of its expanding vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial systems lineup. The Vapor CLE is...