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December 5, 2024
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Unmanned Guardian of the Fleet: The MQ-4C Triton’s Role in Poseidon Operations

Argon ST Inc. has secured an $18 million contract to perform repairs on the communications interface unit supporting the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system. The work will take place...

December 3, 2024
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GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian UAV Chosen by JMSDF After Successful Evaluation Phase

On December 3, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial...

November 29, 2024
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The Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) Program in India will pave the way for autonomous main battle tanks.

By creating a next-generation main battle tank (MBT) to replace the aging fleet of T-72 tanks, India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program is paving a way for the...

November 27, 2024
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New Russian Flamethrower Drone Unveiled to Counter Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have developed a novel “flamethrower drone” capable of incinerating nearby targets with a stream of fire. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is equipped with a small tank...

November 26, 2024
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UK’s First XL-Class Autonomous Submarine Unveiled by BAE Systems

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated “Herne,” an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) built for military applications. This vessel is designed for a range of missions, including monitoring and protecting...

November 20, 2024
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First Two SIRTAP UAV Prototypes from Airbus Set for Unveiling by 2025

Airbus has reported substantial progress in the development of the initial high-performance SIRTAP drones intended for the Spanish Armed Forces. Currently, two SIRTAP prototypes are in the final assembly...

November 19, 2024
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Croatia to Purchase Six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs in $95 Million Agreement

The Croatian government has finalized a deal to acquire six Bayraktar TB2 drones for $95 million. The procurement, driven by an urgent need expressed by the Armed Forces of...

November 14, 2024
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Turkey to Supply Bayraktar Akinci Drones to Morocco, According to Report

Morocco is reportedly preparing to receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, with deliveries slated to begin in February 2025, according to local media sources. The...

November 13, 2024
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‘Greyshark’: Euroatlas Debuts Advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

German defense company Euroatlas has unveiled its new autonomous underwater vehicle, Greyshark, at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris. Tailored for undersea reconnaissance and surveillance, Greyshark is engineered to...

October 28, 2024
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Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones Chosen in Five-Year US Army Pact

Teledyne FLIR has clinched a five-year contract to supply Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the US Army. The nano-UAS are part of the Army’s Soldier Borne Sensor...