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November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

$995M MQ-9 Reaper Upgrade Goes to Amentum

The US Air Force has selected Amentum for a five-year contract worth up to $995 million to increase the readiness and performance of MQ-9 Reaper drones. Under the agreement,...

November 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Israel’s RADA Enhances Radars Backed by Frontline Data

Israeli defense company RADA is accelerating upgrades to its radar systems supplied to Ukraine, using direct feedback from the battlefield to refine detection and tracking capabilities. The move underscores...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GE, Shield AI Join Forces for X-BAT Propulsion

GE Aerospace has teamed up with defense firm Shield AI to develop propulsion systems for the X-BAT, a next-generation AI-guided vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat drone. Under a...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New ‘Eye’ Sensor Gives Drones Enhanced Vision

A new milestone in unmanned aerial system (UAS) development has been achieved through the partnership between TEKEVER and Arkeus, who have successfully combined hyperspectral imaging with advanced aerial surveillance...

November 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Austal Cleared to Advance Autonomous Naval Controls

Austal Australia has achieved a major step forward in naval autonomy development with the Approval in Principle (AiP) of its Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller by...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Archer Artillery Upgrade Completed in Sweden

Sweden has finalized upgrades to its fleet of Archer 6×6 self-propelled artillery systems, a major leap in national defense capability as the country deepens integration within NATO. BAE Systems...

November 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Tehran Vows Stronger Nuclear Rebuild Effort

Iran has announced plans to reconstruct all nuclear facilities damaged during recent U.S. and Israeli strikes, asserting that its atomic program will emerge “stronger than before.” The declaration came...

October 31, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

French UAVs Gain Laser Strike Target Designator

French defense innovator MERIO is advancing a next-generation laser designator system for UAVs, offering a leap forward in precision targeting and joint fires coordination. The system equips unmanned aerial...

October 31, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Inuit Firm to Boost Canada’s Arctic Security

In a landmark move toward sovereign defense capacity in the Far North, Sapujjijiit Inc., an Inuit-owned enterprise headquartered in Nunavut, has entered Canada’s defense sector with ambitions to integrate...

October 22, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Cockerill Refits 100 Military Trucks for Ukraine

Belgian firm John Cockerill Defense will convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine, including 11 BV-206 all-terrain vehicles and 102 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4000 trucks. Deliveries are planned from...