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June 15, 2025
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GA-ASI Rolls Out New PELE UAS for Extended Sensing Missions

GA-ASI has introduced a next-generation launched effect UAS named PELE, created to meet growing international demand for compact and cost-effective aerial solutions. The drone is designed for attrition-tolerant missions...

June 15, 2025
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General Atomics Introduces PELE Compact Drone for International Markets

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the global leader in unmanned aircraft innovation—from the Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft—has launched a next-generation small unmanned system known as...

June 15, 2025
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MQ-9B Gains Airborne Early Warning Capabilities with Saab Tech, Says GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with Saab to introduce Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capabilities to its MQ-9B family of unmanned aircraft, which includes SkyGuardian®,...

June 13, 2025
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Russia-North Korea Pact to Produce Iranian Shahed Drones

North Korea is reportedly preparing to locally manufacture Iranian-designed Shahed drones with help from Russia. These drones, known for their effectiveness in Russia’s Ukraine operations, are compact, long-range, and...

June 11, 2025
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Milrem Presents Armed THeMIS UGV With Anti-Drone System at Indonesian Expo

During Indo Defence 2025 in Jakarta, Milrem Robotics unveiled its latest THeMIS UGV configured with new combat features. The variant includes an expanded platform and the Valhalla-manufactured Loki turret...

June 10, 2025
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Underwater Defense Robot Added to UK Security Arsenal

To boost protection of key undersea infrastructure, the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has adopted a specialized underwater robot. The ROV, sourced commercially, can detect and defuse threats...

June 10, 2025
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General Atomics to Provide Full Lifecycle Support for UK Protector UAVs

The Royal Air Force has partnered with General Atomics for a long-term agreement to maintain its Protector RG Mk1 drones, ensuring consistent fleet performance and readiness. This United Kingdom...

June 10, 2025
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Skyways to Scale V3 Drone Production in $37M USAF Logistics Push

Skyways has been granted $37 million by the US Air Force to shift its V3 autonomous cargo drone into full production mode. The scope of the contract includes final...

June 6, 2025
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General Atomics Sends Final Reaper Drone to USMC

At Grey Butte Field Airport, General Atomics delivered the last MQ-9A Reaper drone ordered by the US Marine Corps. The event concludes the Corps’ three-year procurement program tied to...

June 5, 2025
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Saab, Maxar to Develop GPS-Independent Drone Capabilities With Satellite Mapping

Maxar Intelligence has teamed up with Saab to deliver next-gen battle solutions by enhancing drones with space-derived tech. This includes fusing Maxar’s satellite imagery and terrain data into Saab’s...