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August 21, 2025
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Sikorsky Wins $43M Army Contract to Upgrade Black Hawks

The US Army has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, a $43-million contract to begin modernizing its fleet of Black Hawk medium-lift helicopters. The initiative will focus on strengthening...

Australia Cleared to Buy 160 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

The US State Department has cleared a possible $97.3-million foreign military sale to Australia for more than 150 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU) along with associated equipment and...

August 21, 2025
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Dutch Navy to Receive Blueye’s New Underwater Drones

Norwegian manufacturer Blueye Robotics has teamed up with Dutch partner RVI Tools to deliver a fleet of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Royal Netherlands Navy. The deal...

August 21, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Grid Aero Unveils Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone for Long Range

California-based startup Grid Aero has officially emerged from stealth mode to introduce the Lifter-Lite, an autonomous cargo drone described as the “pickup truck of the skies.” The system is...

August 21, 2025
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US Army Developing Ground Drone for Brigade Operations

The US Army has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicle (UGCRV) prototype aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Armored Brigade Combat...

August 20, 2025
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Airbus H145 Makes First Autonomous Flight With AI

Airbus has successfully carried out its first autonomous helicopter flight test using Shield AI’s advanced Hivemind autonomy system. This marks a key milestone in integrating artificial intelligence into next-generation...

Israeli AI, Computing Tech Debuts at London Defense

Israeli technology company Maris-Tech is set to present its latest AI-driven video and advanced computing platforms at DSEI 2025 in London, one of the largest global defense and security...

Saab, Clavister Unveil TactiGate XD Cyber System

Saab and Clavister have jointly launched TactiGate XD, a cross-domain cybersecurity solution combining Saab’s TactiGuard with Clavister’s CyberArmour firewall. The system is designed to secure communication and information-sharing across...

August 20, 2025
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Kazakhstan Creates Military AI Unit for Defense

Kazakhstan has taken a major step toward modernizing its armed forces with the launch of a new artificial intelligence unit under the Ministry of Defense. The unit’s creation marks...

Israel Unveils AI Drone Defense Using Cyber, Radar

Israeli defense technology firm D-Fend Solutions has introduced EnforceAir PLUS, a next-generation counter-drone platform designed to address the growing challenge of rogue UAVs. The system combines cyber takeover, radar...