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September 1, 2025
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Sweden Taps Saab for Large Underwater Drone

Saab has secured a $6.3M Swedish contract to design and test a large autonomous underwater drone. Equipped with seabed-mapping sensors and threat-detection tech, the LUUV will run on Saab’s...

August 26, 2025
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India Launches 3,000km-Range Indigenous MALE Drone

India has unveiled its first homegrown MALE drone, the AI-enabled Kaal Bhairava, a breakthrough in unmanned combat technology. Built by Flying Wedge Defence, the system combines 30-hour flight time...

August 26, 2025
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Taiwan to Mass-Produce 1,300 Kuai Chi USVs

Taipei has announced a bold plan to deploy over 1,300 Kuai Chi unmanned surface vessels within five years, reflecting its strategy to bolster asymmetric maritime capabilities. The USVs will...

August 25, 2025
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Xtend Supplying 5,000 Kamikaze Drones to Israel

Israel has awarded Xtend a procurement deal for 5,000 FPV attack drones, marking a significant step in expanding unmanned strike capabilities at the tactical level. Valued at approximately 20...

August 22, 2025
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PAC-2 Missile Explosion Under Taiwan Probe

A routine live-fire drill in Taiwan saw a PAC-2 missile explode shortly after launch, though a second missile fired correctly. Authorities said an evaluation is underway but provided no...

August 22, 2025
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Aerovironment Delivers P550 UAS to Army

The US Army has received initial batches of AeroVironment’s P550 drone, unveiled in 2024. Lightweight yet powerful, it offers autonomy, AI-enabled flight, and VTOL. Capable of sustained five-hour missions...

August 21, 2025
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Blueye to Deliver Subsea Vehicles to Dutch Navy

Norwegian firm Blueye Robotics, working with RVI Tools, won a contract to equip the Dutch Navy with next-gen underwater drones. Designed for mine countermeasures and engineering tasks, the ROVs...

August 21, 2025
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New Cargo Drone Launched by Grid Aero for Long Hauls

California-based Grid Aero introduced its heavy-lift cargo drone, the Lifter-Lite, optimized for long-haul missions. Combining traditional controls with AI, it supports logistics and reconnaissance in contested regions. Rapidly built,...

August 21, 2025
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US Army Wants Prototype Ground Drone for Troops

The US Army is soliciting input for a robotic ground vehicle prototype for armored brigades. Required to transport heavy payloads and maneuver challenging routes, the unmanned system must support...

August 19, 2025
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Ukraine Fields New 100Km Anti-Jam FPV Drone

A Ukrainian company is working on a new FPV drone with a 100-km reach, leveraging fiber-optic tethering to overcome electronic jamming. Current FPVs depend on radio signals and are...