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September 22, 2025
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British Marine Platform Carries Armor at Sea

Brazil is reported to be negotiating with Sweden to acquire up to 12 used Saab Gripen C/D fighters as a temporary measure while it awaits the full delivery and...

September 21, 2025
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Vectis Drone Unveiled by Lockheed Skunk Works

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works announced the Vectis — a Group-5 collaborative combat aircraft designed as a stealthy, interoperable unmanned wingman to collaborate closely with crewed fighters — at the...

September 19, 2025
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Ukraine Drone Makers Join Danish Venture

Denmark and Ukraine have launched a joint defense enterprise to consolidate Ukraine’s burgeoning drone manufacturing ecosystem and deliver more advanced unmanned aerial systems to frontline operations. The newly established...

September 19, 2025
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Edge Stalker UAS Ordered by European NATO Ally

A NATO ally in Europe has contracted Edge Autonomy to supply its Stalker long-endurance unmanned aerial system, underscoring demand for flexible ISR solutions across the alliance. The Stalker UAS...

September 19, 2025
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US Army Funds $20M Quadcopter Program

Primordial Defense Works (PDW) has secured a $100 million contract from the US Army to provide its C100 small tactical drones, reinforcing the growing reliance on compact unmanned systems...

September 15, 2025
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Battlefield UGV With 3-Minute Refuel Debuts

A joint project by Poland’s Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense has yielded Hermione, a UGV powered by hydrogen fuel cells. With rapid three-minute refueling, the vehicle carries hydrogen in certified...

September 15, 2025
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JUMP Drone Gets Arkeus Hyperspectral Radar

AV and Arkeus have integrated the AI-powered Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) onto the JUMP 20 UAS, advancing wide-area surveillance and reconnaissance missions. HSOR’s hyperspectral imaging analyzes light patterns to...

September 12, 2025
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HII Unveils ROMULUS USVs With AI Swarm

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has rolled out ROMULUS, a next-generation USV family supported by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System. The lead ship, ROMULUS 190, now under construction, will feature...

September 12, 2025
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HII & Thales Pair Sonar With REMUS Drone

HII and Thales have demonstrated the SAMDIS 600 sonar aboard the REMUS 620 medium UUV, showcasing advanced subsea detection capabilities. SAMDIS provides multi-angle, high-resolution sensing, while REMUS 620 adds...

September 12, 2025
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Kosovo Plans $1.1B Drone, Defense Boost

The Kosovo government will invest over €1 billion to advance defense self-sufficiency, funding indigenous drone projects, ammunition facilities, and joint activities with Albania. The plan also calls for expanding...