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November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

GE, Shield AI Partner on X-BAT Drone Propulsion

GE Aerospace has joined forces with Shield AI to co-develop advanced propulsion systems for the latter’s new X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat drone, a next-generation autonomous fighter...

November 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Leonardo DRS, Hofmann Unite for AUKUS Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have entered a strategic agreement to co-develop next-generation naval propulsion systems in support of the AUKUS defense partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and...

Poland Gets Aselsan’s ARSUS 100 Recon Systems

Poland has officially received its first batch of ARSUS 100 reconnaissance and surveillance systems from Turkish defense leader Aselsan, marking a new phase in the country’s intelligence and situational...

ACS to Deliver ‘Bullfrog’ Anti-Drone Units Abroad

Texas-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) has announced contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deliver its “Bullfrog” autonomous weapon systems, designed for defending against hostile...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Navantia, Alpha Partner on Ship Drone Systems

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alpha Unmanned Systems to co-develop and integrate advanced ship-borne drone technologies for naval operations. The collaboration aims to...

November 6, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Theon Secures $115M NATO Night Vision Contract

Theon International has been awarded a contract exceeding €100 million ($115 million) by a European NATO member state to supply several thousand night vision goggles, monoculars, and binoculars. The...

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ultra Maritime to Fit Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a key contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide advanced torpedo defense technologies for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Hunter-class frigates. The deal...

Moog Australia to Build GMLRS Control for Lockheed

Lockheed Martin Australia has awarded Moog Australia a contract to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the country’s upcoming Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) program. The CAS...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Italy Taps Leonardo JV for Next-Gen Lynx IFV Deal

The Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture has secured a contract to deliver 21 next-generation Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Italian Army. This marks the first delivery order under...

November 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

ROMULUS USV Tests Dual-Autonomy System at Sea

A major step forward in naval autonomy has been achieved as HII and Shield AI successfully conducted a dual-autonomy integration test aboard the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV). The...