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August 18, 2025
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Germany Targets 8,000 Drones by 2029

Germany plans to acquire around 8,300 drones by 2029, including reconnaissance, interceptors, and loitering munitions, in what analysts see as a modest build-up compared to NATO peers. Officials argue...

August 18, 2025
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Taiwan Labels Small Drones as Consumables

Taiwan will classify small drones as “consumables” to simplify acquisition and improve access for its military. Modeled on US policy, the change allows commanders to procure drones directly, treating...

August 18, 2025
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Australia, HK Unite on Wolf-Inspired Drone Defense

Researchers from UTS and HKUST are collaborating on the Shepherd Grid Strategy, a drone defense system inspired by wolf pack hunting methods. The approach uses layered defenses where UAVs...

August 15, 2025
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Taiwan Expands Arsenal With Drones, Tank

Taiwan showcased two homegrown drones and a wheeled 105mm tank prototype, signaling greater self-reliance in defense. The drones emphasize rapid production and affordability for asymmetric conflict scenarios, developed with...

August 14, 2025
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THeMIS Robot Gets Grenade Launcher Add-on

Milrem Robotics completed the integration of a BURIA remote weapon station onto its THeMIS UGV, arming it with a 40mm grenade launcher and extended reach. Ukrainian live-fire trials demonstrated...

August 14, 2025
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US Army Seeks Successors to Gray Eagle

The Army is retiring its older drones – Gray Eagle and Shadow – to make way for newer, smarter UAVs. Large Group 4/5 drones will replace the Gray Eagle...

August 13, 2025
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SkyDefense Launches AI Swarm-Hunting Drone

A US startup, SkyDefense, has shown off CobraJet, a new AI-powered fighter drone. It takes off vertically, hits speeds of 200+ mph, and can attack multiple targets in one...

August 13, 2025
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‘Amazon’-Style Drone Store for US Army

The US Army is setting up an online drone shop where troops can pick drones like shopping on Amazon. Soldiers will be able to filter models by cost and...

August 12, 2025
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Recon Drone Project Goes to Edge Autonomy

Edge Autonomy will provide its VXE30 Stalker UAV for US Army long-range recon trials. The platform promises extended endurance, all-weather operation, and configurable mission payloads to meet reconnaissance and...

August 8, 2025
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Rheinmetall AI Boosts Greyshark AUV Undersea Missions

Rheinmetall & EUROATLAS link Greyshark AUV to AI Battlesuite for advanced undersea/coastal ops. It travels 12+ knots, 10,000+ nm, performing ISR, monitoring, mine clearing & patrols autonomously.