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June 5, 2025
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South Korea Introduces Naval Carrier Concept with Manned-Autonomous Integration

The Ghost Commander II, South Korea’s newly introduced carrier concept, is designed to execute complex missions using both manned and unmanned systems in unison. Developed by Hanwha Ocean, the...

June 3, 2025
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Ukrainian Recon Drone Avoids GPS to Defeat Disruptions

The Ukrainian defense tech sector has rolled out the Buntar-3, an electric reconnaissance drone designed for high-efficiency missions in electronic warfare zones. Its key advantage lies in the ability...

June 3, 2025
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Drone Innovators Invited to Compete in Project G.I.

The U.S. military is taking a new approach to drone innovation with the rollout of Project G.I., a defense initiative designed to stimulate the rapid deployment of small and...

May 30, 2025
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For the US, General Atomics Will Create the Next Generation of GHOST ISR/Strike Drones

“General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3 million deal to create next-generation drones for the United States that will carry out intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack...

May 29, 2025
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Japan is discussing the acquisition of the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for military logistics.

Japan is now discussing the possibility of purchasing the K-RACER drone from Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in order to assist with military logistics operations. Following a successful 2024 demonstration...

May 28, 2025
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Czech business introduces independent ground drone for logistical support for the military

“The Czech defense business LPP Holding has debuted an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) created for military logistics, particularly ammunition delivery and casualty evacuation. The “Hornet” UGV has an...

May 20, 2025
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Australia to Create Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

The Australian government has launched a military program to develop medium-range precision loitering munition systems. Part of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) mission, the Talon Strike program will...

May 15, 2025
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Airbus’s SIRTAP drone will be equipped with navigation technology from Grafinta and Exail.

French company Exail and Spanish firm Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. The UmiX-40 provides high-precision navigation and stabilization in a compact...

May 14, 2025
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Turkish Company Starts Sea Trials of Anti-Kamikaze USV Vessel

Turkish marine engineering company Anadolu Robotik has begun sea trials of its Arida-M counter-unmanned surface vehicle. The achievement marks the completion of the drone’s initial development stage following its...

May 13, 2025
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Vatn Introduces a Novel Underwater Vehicle that Combines the Functions of a Torpedo, EW, and Sensor

Rhode Island-based Vatn Systems has unveiled the “Skelmir S12,” a modular underwater vehicle designed to switch between roles — from torpedo to sensor platform to an electronic warfare (EW)...