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June 6, 2025
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US Marines Complete MQ-9A Reaper Drone Acquisition

General Atomics has delivered the final MQ-9A Reaper UAV to the US Marine Corps at California’s Grey Butte Field Airport. The delivery caps a three-year modernization push under the...

June 5, 2025
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Satellite Navigation for Drones: Maxar and Saab Sign Defense Collaboration Deal

Maxar Intelligence has partnered with Saab to create space-integrated defense systems, especially for drone deployment. The joint project will combine Maxar’s satellite imaging and topographic data with Saab’s tactical...

June 5, 2025
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South Korea Develops Drone-Crew Hybrid Carrier Concept to Modernize Naval Forces

The Republic of Korea has unveiled the Ghost Commander II, an advanced carrier model designed to support integrated manned-unmanned missions. Engineered by Hanwha Ocean, the ship is intended to...

June 3, 2025
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Buntar-3 Enhances Recon Missions With AI, Anti-Jam Tech

In a move to advance electronic warfare resilience, Ukraine has introduced the Buntar-3 UAV, designed to operate in environments with high signal disruption. Developed by Buntar Aerospace, this AI-powered...

June 3, 2025
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Project G.I. Aims to Transform American Drone Capabilities

With growing demand for flexible unmanned systems, the U.S. Department of Defense has kicked off Project G.I., an initiative to accelerate the fielding of drones suited for today’s tactical...

May 30, 2025
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General Atomics to Create Next-Gen GHOST ISR and Strike Drones for U.S.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has landed a $99.3 million contract to build next-generation drones tailored for U.S. intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. Although detailed specifications are...

May 29, 2025
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Japan Considering Purchase of Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Transport

Japan is exploring the acquisition of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ K-RACER drone to boost its military logistics. The interest follows a successful 2024 demo showcasing the drone’s autonomous cargo loading...

May 28, 2025
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Czech Firm Reveals Autonomous Ground Drone for Military Supply Operations

Czech company LPP Holding has launched the “Hornet,” a self-operating unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to assist in military logistics tasks such as transporting ammunition and evacuating the wounded....

May 20, 2025
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Australia Begins Work on New Medium-Range Precision Loitering Weapons

Australia has launched a new defense initiative under its Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) program to develop medium-range precision loitering munitions. The initiative, named Talon Strike, is focused on...

May 15, 2025
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Airbus SIRTAP Drone to Receive Navigation System From Exail and Grafinta

French firm Exail and Spain’s Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone. The compact unit uses proprietary fiber-optic gyroscopes and vibrating beam accelerometers...