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January 27, 2025
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Canada Creates First-Ever High-Altitude Drone Deployed via Balloon Launch

Landing Zones Canada has successfully tested the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System, the world’s first high-altitude balloon-launched drone. Designed for challenging environments, the system supports surveillance, electronic warfare, and...

January 24, 2025
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Ukraine Introduces Poseidon H10 MkIII Recon Drone for Enhanced Surveillance Missions

Ukraine has introduced the Poseidon H10 MkIII unmanned aerial system, developed to boost battlefield intelligence-gathering capabilities. Initially contracted in 2022, the drone features advanced equipment such as a high-resolution...

January 22, 2025
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Israeli Companies to Integrate Cutting-Edge Robotic Arms on Supply Drones

Israeli defense companies SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have formed a strategic alliance to integrate advanced robotic weaponry into logistics drones. The collaboration involves mounting the SMASH Dragon weapon system onto...

January 15, 2025
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Textron Introduces ‘Tsunami’ Uncrewed Naval Vessels for US and Partner Nations

Textron Systems has launched its new “Tsunami” line of unmanned surface boats tailored for maritime operations involving the US military and allied forces. These drones can function in sea...

January 14, 2025
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Saab Showcases Sweden’s Latest Drone Swarm Innovation

Sweden has revealed a new advanced drone swarm system developed by Saab, enabling coordination among drones of different sizes to perform joint operations. This innovative technology, which will debut...

January 13, 2025
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Iran has introduced a new loitering munition called the “Razvan,” capable of striking targets up to 20 kilometers away.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has introduced a new kamikaze drone named “Razvan,” which reportedly has a range of 20 kilometers. The drone was revealed during the country’s...

January 8, 2025
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Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde drone to the US Army for operational deployment.

Textron Systems has delivered its MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad Aerosonde drone to the US Army under the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program. The transfer was completed through the...

January 8, 2025
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A California-based startup has landed a $100 million contract to supply drones to the US Air Force.

Firestorm Labs, a startup based in California, has been awarded a $100 million contract by the US Air Force to supply small unmanned aerial systems. The agreement includes delivery...

January 7, 2025
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Lithuania Orders US-Made Tactical Radios and Switchblade Loitering Munitions

Lithuania has finalized deals with US companies for the delivery of Switchblade 600 drones and L3Harris manpack communication radios. The contracts are valued at $7.8 million and $25 million...

January 6, 2025
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China Unveils Machine Gun Capable of Firing 450,000 Rounds per Minute

Chinese engineers have unveiled a revolutionary machine gun with a firing speed of 450,000 rounds per minute per barrel. Developed in Taiyuan, central China, the system can be fitted...