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July 21, 2025
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Iveco chosen by NATO to demonstrate ground-air robot teaming

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded a three-year contract to Iveco Defence Vehicles to develop and demonstrate integrated robotic and autonomous systems (RAS). The project will combine...

July 21, 2025
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New AI-Driven Drone Navigates Areas with Little Space and Signals

Cleo Robotics has released the Dronut DD1, a compact indoor aerial robot engineered to operate in GPS-denied environments. Utilizing a ducted fan instead of exposed rotors, the DD1 ensures...

July 19, 2025
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New Zealand Navy deploys Bluebottle unmanned vessels in Fiji for joint maritime patrols.

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has deployed two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), named Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso, a regional maritime security...

July 18, 2025
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Kuwait begins deployment of Turkey-made Bayraktar drones to boost aerial capabilities.

Kuwait has received its first shipment of Bayraktar TB2 tactical drones from Turkey, celebrating the delivery at a launch ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The $367-million procurement...

July 18, 2025
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BAE Systems tests multi-rotor drone firing APKWS in first air-to-air engagement.

BAE Systems has completed a successful test of APKWS laser-guided rockets launched from its TRV-150 uncrewed drone—marking the first such air-to-air engagement. The TRV-150, derived from the T-150 logistics...

July 17, 2025
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Avilus introduces a trio of “New Generation” UAVs for rescue, reconnaissance, and resupply.

German company Avilus launched two UAVs: Bossard, with 2,500 km surveillance range and all-weather tracking, and Grille, a modular, fast-response drone with parachute recovery. Both are designed for tactical,...

July 17, 2025
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Kratos and Airbus present the Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ to the German Air Force.

Airbus and Kratos will jointly offer the XQ-58A Valkyrie to Germany by 2029. This low-cost, loyal wingman drone can operate autonomously or with crewed platforms. Priced under €10M, it...

July 16, 2025
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Skydio’s little drones are now used by the Norwegian army.

Skydio, a California-based drone manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply its X10D small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. The deal, worth 101 million Norwegian...

July 15, 2025
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XTEND Increases $30 Million to Expand AI-Powered Battlefield Robotics

To support the expansion of its AI-enabled tactical robotics systems, XTEND has secured an extra $30 million in funding. The funds will support increased production capacity, real-time AI integration,...

July 15, 2025
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To back up its F-35 jets, Canada is considering a fleet of fighter drones.

The Canadian Department of Defence is laying the foundation for the procurement of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to work alongside the nation’s future F-35 combat aircraft. Unclassified records...