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July 19, 2025
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Unmanned vessels from New Zealand aid Fiji maritime security

In an effort to bolster maritime domain awareness and regional security, the Royal New Zealand Navy has deployed two Bluebottle USVs to Fiji under Operation Calypso. These solar- and...

July 18, 2025
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Bayraktar combat drones enter service with Kuwait armed forces

In a significant advancement of its defense capabilities, Kuwait has received its first shipment of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey. The delivery was marked by a...

July 18, 2025
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Multi-rotor UAV from BAE achieves milestone APKWS launch in test flight

In a breakthrough for uncrewed air combat systems, BAE Systems has test-fired laser-guided rockets from its TRV-150 drone, marking the first-ever air-to-air engagement using such a platform. The demonstration,...

July 17, 2025
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Avilus Unveils Advanced UAV Trio for Rescue, Reconnaissance, and Supply Missions

German drone manufacturer Avilus has launched a new generation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) aimed at enhancing mission capabilities in surveillance, emergency medical support, and tactical operations. The innovative...

July 17, 2025
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Airbus and Kratos Propose Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone to German Military

Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with US-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to deliver the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to the German Air Force...

July 16, 2025
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Norway Procures Small-Scale Drones from Skydio

Skydio, a leading drone manufacturer based in California, has secured a contract worth 101 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $9.8 million) to supply its advanced small unmanned aerial systems (UAS)...

July 15, 2025
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XTEND Secures $30M to Expand AI Combat Robotics

XTEND, a developer of AI-driven autonomous robotic systems, has raised an additional $30 million in funding to boost its U.S. operations and scale up production capabilities. This latest investment...

July 15, 2025
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Canada Plans Drone Fleet to Assist F-35 Operations

The Canadian Department of National Defence is moving forward with a major initiative to procure a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed to complement the Royal Canadian...

July 14, 2025
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Dragom Becomes Colombia’s Pioneer in Domestic Combat Drone Tech

Colombia has taken a groundbreaking step in military aviation by revealing “Dragom,” its first domestically developed and manufactured military drone. Created by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC), this...

July 14, 2025
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Dutch Navy Orders Ukraine-Tested V-BAT Drones for Recon Missions

As part of an ongoing push to enhance maritime defense capabilities, the Dutch Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles for deployment with the Royal Netherlands...